Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and power to the powerless.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
In Context
30Even young people grow weak and tired—they fall down when they're exhausted.
Cross References
Genesis 49:24But he held his bow steady, and his arms and hands moved quickly in the strength of the Mighty One of Jacob, who is called the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.
1 Samuel 2:4The weapons of the powerful are shattered, while those who stumble along are made strong.
Psalms 29:11The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses them with peace.
Isaiah 41:10Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened for I, your God, will make you strong, and I will certainly help you. I will support you with my strong hand, acting for what is right.
Jeremiah 31:25because I'm going to give rest to those who are tired and give strength to all those who are weak.”
2 Corinthians 12:9But he told me, “My grace is all you will need, for my power is effective in weakness.” That's why I happily boast about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may reside in me.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 40:28-31
Jehovah's Grandeur and Compassion. ( b. c. 708.) 27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord , and my judgment is passed over from my God? 28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord , the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young… Read the whole commentary →