Isaiah
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
Isaiah 40:11
Isaiah 40:11 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, comfort from God, and tenderness — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.”
Psalms 42:8“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.”
Isaiah 42:3“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”
Genesis 16:13
Common questions
What does Isaiah 40:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 40:11 reads: "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young." The verse speaks to God's presence, comfort from God, and tenderness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 40 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 40:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young." is Isaiah 40:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 40.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 40:11?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 40:11 include Psalms 42:8, Isaiah 42:3, and Psalms 23:4. Reading them alongside Isaiah 40:11 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Isaiah 40:11?
Read Isaiah 40:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.