Isaiah
“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
Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) speaks to God's strength promise, waiting, and renewal — 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
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
Ephesians 3:16
Common questions
What does Isaiah 40:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 40:31 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's strength promise, waiting, and renewal. 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 40:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Isaiah 40:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 40.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 40:31?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 40:31 include Habakkuk 2:3, Romans 8:25, and Psalms 130:5. Reading them alongside Isaiah 40:31 deepens the theme of God's strength promise.
How can I pray with Isaiah 40:31?
Read Isaiah 40:31 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.