Isaiah 40:29-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:12-31

Israel’s incomparable God (40:12-31)Should any doubt God’s ability to re-establish Israel in its homeland, the psalm of praise that follows drives away those doubts. God is the great Creator; the universe appears insignificant compared with him. He does whatever he wants, without any help or advice from his creatures (12-14). Israel has no need to fear Babylon or any other ruling power, for nations also are insignificant and powerless before him (15-17). How absurd, therefore, for people to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:29

strength = strength (for defence). Not the same word as in verses: Isaiah 40:9 , Isaiah 40:10 , Isaiah 40:26 , Isaiah 40:31 (Hebrew. 'azam). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:30

utterly fall. Note Figure of speech Epizeuxis ( App-6 ) for this emphasis. Hebrew "they fall, they fall". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:31

renew = change. Hebrew. halaph, to change for the better. See note on Leviticus 27:10 . strength = strength (to endure). Same word as in Isaiah 40:9 . Not the same as in verses: Isa 26:29 . mount up . . . run . . . walk. Note the Figure of speech C a t a- basis , to call attention (by Application) to the progress of experience in grace. At first we fly (compare Paul, 2 Corinthians 11:5 ; 2 Corinthians 12:11 ); then we run (compare Paul, Ephesians 3:8 ); then we walk (compare Paul, 1... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 40:27-31

Isaiah 40:27-31. Why sayest thou, &c.— The third, or consolatory part of this discourse begins at this verse, wherein the foregoing doctrine and prophesy are applied to the comfort of the church; who, in her various afflictions, complained that she had been neglected of the Lord. This complaint makes the basis of the consolation contained in this verse. The consolation itself follows; in the first part whereof it is shewn, that God is not faint or wearied with the care of his church; that... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:29

29. Not only does He "not faint" (Isaiah 40:28) but He gives power to them who do faint. no might . . . increaseth strength—a seeming paradox. They "have no might" in themselves; but in Him they have strength, and He "increases" that strength (Isaiah 40:28- :). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:30

30. young men—literally, "those selected"; men picked out on account of their youthful vigor for an enterprise. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:31

31. mount up— ( :-). Rather, "They shall put forth fresh feathers as eagles" are said to renovate themselves; the parallel clause, "renew their strength," confirms this. The eagle was thought to moult and renew his feathers, and with them his strength, in old age (so the Septuagint, Vulgate, :-). However, English Version is favored by the descending climax, mount up—run—walk; in every attitude the praying, waiting child of God is "strong in the Lord" (Psalms 84:7; Micah 4:5; Hebrews 12:1). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 40:27-31

The dependable Lord 40:27-31Isaiah now applied this knowledge of God to the discouraging prospect that the Judahites faced, namely: Babylonian captivity (cf. Isaiah 39:6). Even though Isaiah spoke to the nation from the perspective of the captivity being past, he still addressed his pre-exilic contemporaries. He encouraged them by pointing to the sufficiency of their God. Since the Creator knows the name of everything in His complex creation, how could He, the God of Israel, possibly forget His... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 40:29

God does not just possess all these qualities, but He shares His strength with those who need it. He has all energy, and He has energy to spare and to share. Whether we buckle under life’s pressures or lack innate strength, He provides durable, stable power (cf. 2 Corinthians 12:9). read more

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