Isaiah 40:31
“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.” God restores those who trust him.
Wings as Eagles · Isaiah 40:31
Crewneck · 7 colors
Price range: $36.95 through $39.95
Wings as Eagles · Isaiah 40:31
Hoodie · 7 colors
Price range: $42.95 through $46.95
Wings as Eagles · Isaiah 40:31
T-Shirt · 7 colors
Price range: $24.95 through $28.95
What does Isaiah 40:31 mean?
Isaiah 40:31 closes the opening chapter of a section dedicated to comforting God’s people. The prophet Isaiah was addressing the people of Judah, looking ahead to the exhaustion and discouragement they would feel as captives in Babylon. Earlier in chapter 40, Isaiah reminds them that the Lord created the stars, never grows tired, and notices every struggle of his flock. Even strong young men eventually stumble, Isaiah says, which leads directly to this closing promise.
What it means
The promise begins with a condition: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength.” In the King James Bible, waiting on the Lord does not mean sitting idle; it means looking to God with hopeful trust and patient dependence. Those who rely on him exchange their worn-out energy for his fresh supply. Isaiah pictures this renewal in three ways. First, “they shall mount up with wings as eagles,” rising above heavy circumstances the way an eagle rides warm currents of air. Second, “they shall run, and not be weary,” having the vigor for seasons that demand fast action. Finally, “and they shall walk, and not faint,” receiving the steady endurance needed to keep going through ordinary, long days.
Living it out
Most of the Christian life is lived in that daily walk, caring for family, working honestly, and enduring trials that do not end overnight. Memorizing or wearing this verse reminds you to pause, pray, and draw strength from God rather than running on your own empty reserves. Our Wings as Eagles design prints the full King James Version text of Isaiah 40:31 on made-to-order T-shirts, hoodies, and crewneck sweatshirts.
Frequently asked
What does it mean to wait upon the Lord in Isaiah 40:31? Waiting upon the Lord means placing your hope and confidence in God’s timing and power rather than relying on human strength alone; compare Psalm 27:14.
Who wrote Isaiah 40:31 and to whom? The prophet Isaiah wrote these words to comfort the people of Judah, assuring them that the Creator would sustain them through exile and hardship.