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Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
What Isaiah 40:31 means
Isaiah 40 comforts a weary, exiled people with the sheer greatness of God, and it closes with this promise: those who 'wait upon the LORD' — who hope in him — 'shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.' It is a favorite verse for exhaustion, endurance, and long seasons of waiting.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Isaiah 40:31 mean?
- That strength for the weary comes not from trying harder but from waiting on — hoping in — God. Those who do are renewed: soaring like eagles, running without tiring, walking without fainting, each image fitting a different pace of life.
- What does 'wait upon the LORD' mean?
- It is hopeful, trusting dependence on God rather than passive delay — looking to him for strength instead of running on your own reserves.