Isaiah 40:31 Quotes
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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.
Context
This line is written by Isaiah in Isaiah 40:31.
In this chapter Isaiah’s talking about how great God is and how helpful he is to the people who serve him. According to Isaiah, if you rely on God, you'll be able to do tons of fun stuff like fly and run without getting tired.
BRB, signing up for the next marathon.
Where you've heard it
This quote isn’t exactly common nowadays, but people borrow the idea of flying like an eagle all the time. Michael Jordan, a la Space Jam, certainly did. And so did Bette Midler in her iconic song about wind and wings.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
This might sound a bit high and mighty if you’re not careful.