Daniel Whedon 30, 31. Youths shall faint Young men chosen for war or other hard service, even, lose all their vigour. But they that wait upon (or for) the Lord, however weak physically. Shall renew… strength Become spiritually strong. Their waiting has the sense of expecting. In general, the Old Testament gives not the full glory to come, but Isaiah has here caught the view. Starting from the exile condition and deliverance from it through trustful waiting, expecting, he sees spiritual victories... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 40:30-31
30, 31. Youths shall faint Young men chosen for war or other hard service, even, lose all their vigour. But they that wait upon (or for) the Lord, however weak physically. Shall renew… strength Become spiritually strong. Their waiting has the sense of expecting. In general, the Old Testament gives not the full glory to come, but Isaiah has here caught the view. Starting from the exile condition and deliverance from it through trustful waiting, expecting, he sees spiritual victories... read more