Isaiah 40:31
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 (KJV)
American Standard Version
but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (BSB)
Context of Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40 opens a new section (chapters 40 to 55) that speaks comfort to Israel in or near the Babylonian exile. In verses 27 to 30, the people complain that God has overlooked them, and the writer answers that even strong young people grow tired. Verse 31 finishes that thought.
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Questions about Isaiah 40:31
What does Isaiah 40:31 say?
Isaiah 40:31 in modern King James wording 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."
Where is Isaiah 40:31 found in the Bible?
Isaiah 40:31 is verse 31 of chapter 40 of the book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. Isaiah has 66 chapters.
What is the context of Isaiah 40:31?
Isaiah 40 opens a new section (chapters 40 to 55) that speaks comfort to Israel in or near the Babylonian exile. In verses 27 to 30, the people complain that God has overlooked them, and the writer answers that even strong young people grow tired. Verse 31 finishes that thought.