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Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a strength faint that is traced in meals and meetings. Isaiah 40:29: notice "gives" and "power". Keep strength faint in small choices no one sees—make truth livable.

Context

This passage belongs to Isaiah, a prophetic oracle witness, naming strength faint. Placed in ch. 40, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into prophetic hope & judgment. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to the prophet Isaiah for Isaiah. A common scholarly view of Isaiah: Many propose layered composition across exilic and post‑exilic periods.. Scholars commonly date Isaiah 8th–5th century BC. Prophetic Hope & Judgment is especially relevant in this line. Judgment and comfort are braided together. Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero). Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito). A long compositional arc is often proposed (Proto/Deutero/Trito).

More details
Traditional:Isaiah son of Amoz
Modern scholarship:Multiple authors (Proto‑, Deutero‑, Trito‑Isaiah).
Date:8th–5th century BC
  • Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero).
  • Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.