What Does Isaiah 40:31 Mean?
Isaiah 40:31 meaning explained verse-by-verse: "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they sh..." Original language, context & application.
"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)
The Plain Meaning
Isaiah promises that those who wait expectantly on God receive supernatural strength. The imagery progresses from soaring to running to walking—covering all of life's seasons.
Word Study
'Qavah' means to wait, hope, or look expectantly—literally 'to bind together' like twisted rope. Waiting on God isn't passive idleness but active, expectant trust that intertwines our weakness with His strength, producing something stronger than either alone.
Living It Out
Waiting on God isn't passive inactivity but active trust. When we wait on Him, He renews our strength for the extraordinary moments and the ordinary daily walk alike.
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