Bible Strands
Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet speaks on behalf of Yahweh to the exiled community, contrasting the Creator's inexhaustible energy with human frailty.
The words — נֹתֵן (noten, [he is] giving) and יַרְבֶּה (yarbeh, he increases) frame the divine action directed toward the weary and the powerless.
The thread — The pattern of God supplying strength to the exhausted runs through Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:13, and 2 Corinthians 12:9.
Why it lands — The text demands that readers stop relying on their own reserves and accept provision from the Creator who does not grow tired.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
- Zechariah 10:12 I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.
- Jeremiah 31:25 for I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.”
- Psalms 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
- Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
- Deuteronomy 33:25 May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”
- Hebrews 11:34 quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.