Isaiah 40:29 (KJV) with Hebrew, Strong’s Concordance, and Deeper Insight
Isaiah 40:29 (KJV):
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Hebrew Text with Strong’s Concordance Numbers:
נֹתֵ֥ן (H5414) לַיָּעֵ֖ף (H3287) כֹּ֑חַ (H3581) וּלְאֵ֥ין (H369) אוֹנִ֖ים (H202) יַרְבֶּ֥ה (H7235) עָצְמָֽה׃ (H6109)
Transliteration with Strong’s Concordance Numbers:
“Noten-H5414 la’ya’ef-H3287 koach-H3581; u’l’eyn-H369 onim-H202 yarbeh-H7235 otzmah-H6109.”
Key Hebrew Words and Their Meanings:
- נֹתֵ֥ן (Noten – H5414) → He gives, grants, bestows
- לַיָּעֵ֖ף (La’ya’ef – H3287) → To the weary, faint, exhausted
- כֹּ֑חַ (Koach – H3581) → Strength, power, might
- וּלְאֵ֥ין (U’l’eyn – H369) → And to those who have no, lacking
- אוֹנִ֖ים (Onim – H202) → Might, vigor, ability
- יַרְבֶּ֥ה (Yarbeh – H7235) → He increases, multiplies, makes abundant
- עָצְמָֽה׃ (Otzmah – H6109) → Strength, firmness, force
Deeper Insight & Meaning:
This verse is a promise of divine strength for those who feel weak and powerless:
- “He giveth power to the faint” (Noten la’ya’ef koach)
- God strengthens the weary, those physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained.
- The word “koach” (strength) implies renewed vitality and energy from God.
- “And to them that have no might he increaseth strength” (U’l’eyn onim yarbeh otzmah)
- For those who feel completely drained, God multiplies their strength.
- The phrase “yarbeh otzmah” suggests an abundance of power beyond natural ability.
Practical Application:
✅ Trust in God’s Strength – When you feel weak, rely on His power.
✅ Seek Him in Weariness – Prayer and faith invite His renewing strength.
✅ Believe in Renewal – God doesn’t just restore, He multiplies strength.
Cross-Reference Verses:
📖 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV): “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
📖 Isaiah 40:31 (KJV): “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Conclusion:
Isaiah 40:29 is a powerful reminder that God provides strength to the weary. His power is limitless, and He multiplies strength for those who trust in Him.
