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    Isaiah 40 (KJV)

    Read Isaiah chapter 40 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Isaiah 40

    Deep Verse Commentaries in This Chapter

    Isaiah 40:28

    "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasti…"

    Isaiah 40:31

    "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;…"

    Isaiah 40:8

    "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our …"

    Isaiah 40:30-31

    "Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men …"

    Isaiah 40:1-2

    "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye c…"

    Isaiah 40:11

    "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the…"

    Isaiah 40:1

    "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.…"

    Isaiah 40:29

    "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might…"

    Isaiah 40:3

    "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye t…"

    Isaiah 40:7

    "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit o…"

    Isaiah 40:9

    "O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the hig…"

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    Isaiah 40 Summary

    Isaiah 40 marks a dramatic shift in the book of Isaiah—from judgment to comfort. The chapter opens with God's tender command: 'Comfort ye, comfort ye my people.' A voice cries out to prepare a highway in the wilderness for the LORD, a passage later applied to John the Baptist.

    The chapter builds to a magnificent celebration of God's incomparable power—He measures the oceans in His hand, weighs mountains on scales, and regards nations as drops in a bucket. Yet this almighty God gently carries His people like a shepherd with lambs. The chapter climaxes with the promise that those who wait on the LORD will renew their strength.

    Key Themes

    Comfort after judgmentGod's incomparabilityRenewed strengthThe shepherd heart of GodPreparing the way

    Key Verses in Isaiah 40

    "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

    One of the Bible's most beloved promises—supernatural endurance through patient trust in God.

    "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom."

    — Isaiah 40:11

    The God who measures oceans also cradles lambs—infinite power combined with infinite tenderness.

    "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

    — Isaiah 40:8

    Everything human is temporary; only God's word endures—a foundation for unshakeable faith.

    Life Application

    Isaiah 40 meets you wherever you are on the journey. Soaring like eagles? Celebrate. Running without weariness? Keep going. Walking without fainting? That's often the hardest and most common stage—and God promises strength for that too. Waiting on God isn't weakness; it's the source of supernatural endurance.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does 'wait upon the LORD' mean?

    The Hebrew word 'qavah' means to wait with eager expectation, like twisting rope fibers together for strength. It implies active hope and trust, not passive sitting. Waiting on God strengthens you as you bind your weakness to His power.

    Who is the 'voice crying in the wilderness'?

    Isaiah prophesied a messenger who would prepare the way for the LORD. The New Testament identifies this voice as John the Baptist (Matthew 3:3), who prepared Israel for Jesus' ministry.

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