Isaiah 40

Which worship songs are based on Isaiah 40?

You Are With Me — Sandra McCracken (2020) Isaiah 40:1
God's repeated command of consolation directly echoes Isaiah's announcement of comfort to Israel after judgment and exile.
LION — Elevation Worship (2022) Isaiah 40:3-4
The bridge closely reproduces Isaiah’s summons to ready a highway for the Lord by lifting valleys and lowering mountains.
GOD LIKE MINE — Alive City & Quasarpro (2024) Isaiah 40:3
The call to prepare the way for the Lord’s arrival closely echoes Isaiah’s proclamation, later applied to John the Baptist in the Gospels.
Send Me (Live) — SEU Worship, Chelsea Plank (2024) Isaiah 40:3
The commitment to prepare the Lord’s way directly uses Isaiah’s language of making ready for God’s arrival, later applied to John the Baptist in the Gospels.
LEÓN (LION) — Elevation Worship, Elevation Español (2022) Isaiah 40:3-4
The command to prepare God's way, followed by valleys being raised and mountains brought down, closely paraphrases Isaiah's announcement of the Lord's coming.
Hosana - Ao Vivo — Nívea Soares (2024) Isaiah 40:3-4
The bridge reproduces Isaiah's preparation imagery: valleys are raised, mountains lowered, terrain leveled, and a way prepared for the Lord.
Lift Oh Gates - Live — Corey Voss (2018) Isaiah 40:3-5
The reversal of valleys and mountains closely follows Isaiah’s description of the terrain being leveled in preparation for the Lord’s revealed glory. The song explicitly places this transformation under the authority of Jesus.
Behold the Lamb of God — Andrew Peterson (2019) Isaiah 40:3
The second verse invokes Isaiah’s wilderness herald calling for a straight road to be prepared for the Lord, a prophecy the Gospels apply to John the Baptist.
Prepare the Way — Bethel Music (2020) Isaiah 40:3
The recurring call for preparation before God's imminent arrival closely invokes Isaiah's proclamation that a way should be prepared for the Lord.
Right on Time — Jason Gray (2020) Isaiah 40:4
The closing vision of God straightening the crooked course of a life closely echoes Isaiah's image of crooked terrain being made straight in preparation for the Lord's work.
How Long, O Lord - Live — Sovereign Grace Music (2017) Isaiah 40:4
The opening image of valleys being raised closely follows Isaiah's prophecy that the landscape will be transformed in preparation for the Lord's appearing.
BREAKING — P.O.D. (2024) Isaiah 40:8
The repeated image of withering grass and a falling flower closely reproduces Isaiah’s contrast between transient human life and the permanence of God’s word.
True to Your Word — Nathaniel Bassey & Grace Omosebi (2021) Isaiah 40:8
The contrast between withering flowers and God's enduring word unmistakably adapts Isaiah's image of transient vegetation and permanent divine speech.
É Ele — Drops INA (2024) Isaiah 40:10
The repeated announcement that the powerful sovereign will come carrying his reward closely combines Isaiah’s image of the Lord’s powerful arrival with Christ’s promise at the close of Revelation.
Creator King — Don Moen (2022) Isaiah 40:12
The imagery of God measuring the cosmos, stretching out the heavens as a covering, and individually naming the stars closely clusters several descriptions of the incomparable Creator in Isaiah 40.
El Elyon — Elaine Martins (2022) Isaiah 40:12
The opening attributes to God both the measuring of the waters and the naming of every star, combining two distinctive descriptions from Isaiah 40.
'Til the Storm Passes By — Gaither Vocal Band (2018) Isaiah 40:12
The plea to be sheltered within the hollow of God's hand uses Isaiah's distinctive image of the created world resting within God's sovereign hand, adapting it into an image of personal protection.
I Stand Amazed — Dennis Jernigan (2024) Isaiah 40:26
The description of God creating the stars and calling each one by name closely paraphrases Isaiah's portrayal of the Creator's knowledge and command of the heavenly host.
King — Beckah Shae (2019) Isaiah 40:26
The bridge depicts God arranging the stars and individually naming them, closely matching Isaiah’s portrayal of the Creator summoning the heavenly host by name.
Steadfast — Josh Garrels (2020) Isaiah 40:26
The image of the starry host being brought out and addressed individually by name through the creative word corresponds to Isaiah's depiction of God summoning the heavenly host by number and calling each by name.
He Will Carry You — Brian Free & Assurance (2023) Isaiah 40:28-31
The description of God as never becoming weary, together with his provision of strength to those whose own strength has failed, closely follows Isaiah's assurance about the everlasting God.
Keep On Hoping - Piano Choir Version — Riley Clemmons (2021) Isaiah 40:28-31
The chorus closely reflects Isaiah’s depiction of the Creator as the one who supplies strength to the weary and renews those who continue to hope in him.
This Storm — Brian Free & Assurance (2019) Isaiah 40:29
The chorus directly draws on Isaiah's description of God supplying strength to exhausted and powerless people. This language anchors the song's emphasis on divine support amid human weakness.
High — Colton Dixon (2017) Isaiah 40:29-31
The chorus and bridge closely reproduce Isaiah's linked images of strength renewed by God, sustained running, and rising on eagles' wings. The combination of these elements makes the passage unmistakable.
Tchururu - Ao Vivo — Isadora Pompeo (2025) Isaiah 40:29
The description of God supplying strength to a tired person closely echoes Isaiah’s declaration that God strengthens the weary.
Givin Glory — Emcee N.I.C.E. (2022) Isaiah 40:29
The song closely reproduces Isaiah’s declaration that God supplies strength and power to weary, weak people.
Fly — Elle Limebear (2019) Isaiah 40:29-31
The movement from bodily and spiritual weariness to God-given strength and flight on wings closely follows Isaiah's description of God strengthening the weary so that they rise and do not faint.
Catch the Wind — Bethel Music (2017) Isaiah 40:29-31
The combination of renewed strength and eagle-like flight strongly recalls Isaiah’s image of those who hope in the Lord rising on eagles’ wings.
All Of A Sudden (feat. Tiffany Hudson & Chris Brown) — Elevation Worship (2024) Isaiah 40:31
The promise that God will renew depleted strength directly echoes Isaiah’s assurance that those who wait for the Lord will receive renewed strength.
All I See Is You — Sinach (2019) Isaiah 40:31
The worshipper's eagle-like ascent and renewed ability to rise through dependence on God unmistakably evoke Isaiah's promise that those who wait for the Lord will renew their strength and mount up with wings like eagles.
Hear the Hallelujahs Roar - Live — CityAlight (2025) Isaiah 40:31
The promise of restored strength and running without weariness is a close paraphrase of Isaiah's description of those who wait for the Lord.
Hombre de Fe — Alex Campos (2021) Isaiah 40:31
The combined imagery of receiving wings, running, walking, and not growing weary closely follows Isaiah’s description of God-given endurance for those who trust in him.
Wings — Allie Paige (2025) Isaiah 40:31
The lyrics about those who trust Yeshua flying with wings like eagles evoke the imagery from Isaiah 40:31, which speaks of those who wait on the Lord renewing their strength and soaring like eagles.
Revival — Gregory Porter (2020) Isaiah 40:31
The opening closely reworks Isaiah’s sequence of rising on eagle-like wings, running without weariness, and walking without fainting. The speaker initially experiences the inverse of that promise and longs for the divine renewal it describes.
On Time God — Woman Evolve Worship, Chandler Moore, Abbie Gamboa (2023) Isaiah 40:31
The exhortation about those who wait upon the Lord directly uses the opening language of this verse, supporting the song’s call to persevere in hope.
Wait — Matt Maher (2025) Isaiah 40:31
The song reflects the theme of waiting on the Lord for strength, echoing the sentiment found in Isaiah 40:31 about those who wait on the Lord renewing their strength and soaring like eagles.
Don't Faint — Jekalyn Carr (2025) Isaiah 40:31
The song's repeated encouragement not to faint and the promise of change reflects the assurance found in Isaiah 40:31, which speaks of those who wait on the Lord renewing their strength.
HIGH — Victor Thompson (2026) Isaiah 40:31
The imagery of 'wings like an eagle gliding' evokes Isaiah 40:31, which speaks of those who hope in the Lord renewing their strength and soaring like eagles.
SIGNS — Anendlessocean (2024) Isaiah 40:31
The image of supernaturally rising and soaring on an eagle’s wings closely paraphrases Isaiah’s description of those who wait upon the Lord mounting up with wings like eagles.
I'll Fly Away — Tommee Profitt & Fleurie (2026) Isaiah 40:31
The imagery of flying away and liberation in the song resonates with the biblical image of those who wait on the Lord renewing their strength and soaring like eagles, suggesting a deep connection to the theme of hope and freedom.
Wait For You (Live) — Red Rocks Worship & Sidney Bakken (2025) Isaiah 40:31
The song directly quotes the promise that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength, emphasizing the theme of divine empowerment through patience and trust in God.
One Step At A Time — Zauntee (2024) Isaiah 40:31
The refrain uses Isaiah’s distinctive expression for patiently depending on the Lord, presenting faithful waiting as the proper response to uncertainty.
Wait For You (Flow) [Live] — Red Rocks Worship & Sidney Bakken (2025) Isaiah 40:31
The song directly quotes the promise that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength, emphasizing the theme of patience and divine empowerment.
Wait on You (reprise) — Elevation Worship (2021) Isaiah 40:31
The bridge directly invokes Isaiah’s promise that those who wait for the Lord receive renewed strength.
Land Of The Living (Live) — Pat Barrett (2019) Isaiah 40:31
The opening promises renewed endurance in running and walking and uses the passage’s distinctive image of mounting up with eagles’ wings.
The Sound of Holding Breath (B-Side) — Switchfoot (2022) Isaiah 40:31
The combination of waiting with wings and flight appears to invert Isaiah’s image of those who wait for the Lord rising on renewed wings. Here, the expected ascent is withheld, emphasizing suspended hope rather than deliverance.
Spirit Move (Spontaneous) [Live] — Bethel Music, kalley (2018) Isaiah 40:31
The opening encouragement closely paraphrases Isaiah’s promise that those who wait for the Lord will have their strength renewed.
Wait on You — Elevation Worship (2021) Isaiah 40:31
The extended bridge, interludes, and outro closely reproduce Isaiah's promise that those who wait for the Lord receive renewed strength and endure like soaring eagles, tireless runners, and unwearied walkers.
Deny — Sam Purpose (2020) Isaiah 40:31
Waiting on the Lord is directly joined to renewed endurance and eagle-like flight, unmistakably echoing Isaiah’s promise.
How Could I Explain — Mosaic MSC (2022) Isaiah 40:31
The image of running without becoming exhausted closely echoes Isaiah’s promise that those who hope in the Lord will receive renewed strength and run without growing weary.
THE SPIRIT — Colton Dixon (2017) Isaiah 40:31
The second spoken section recites Isaiah's promise that those who place their hope in the Lord receive renewed strength and persevere without succumbing to weariness.
Catch the Wind (spontaneous) — Bethel Music (2018) Isaiah 40:31
The combination of renewed strength, eagle-like wings, and being lifted into flight strongly evokes Isaiah’s image of those who wait for the Lord rising on eagles’ wings.
Eagle's Wings — Hillsong Worship (2020) Isaiah 40:31
The combination of waiting and rising with eagles’ wings directly invokes Isaiah’s promise that those who wait for the Lord will receive renewed strength.
Revival Song — Gregory Porter (2020) Isaiah 40:31
The opening deliberately reworks Isaiah's sequence of soaring like eagles, running without weariness, and walking without fainting. The singer initially experiences the inverse of the promised renewal while longing to receive it.
Wait Upon the Lord (Spontaneous) - Live — Leeland (2019) Isaiah 40:31
The recurring chorus closely restates Isaiah’s promise that those who wait for the Lord receive renewed strength.
Be Still - Live — Red Rocks Worship (2019) Isaiah 40:31
The chorus closely joins waiting upon the Lord with the renewal of depleted strength, reproducing the verse’s distinctive promise and sequence of ideas.
Strength of My Life — Vertical Worship (2018) Isaiah 40:31
The promise of continuing to walk without becoming faint closely paraphrases Isaiah’s description of renewed endurance for those who wait upon the Lord.
1,000 Promises — Building 429 (2018) Isaiah 40:31
The outro directly combines waiting upon God with renewed ascent on eagles' wings, the distinctive promise of Isaiah 40.

Isaiah 40 (King James Version)

¹ Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

² Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.

³ The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

⁴ Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:

⁵ And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

⁶ The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:

⁷ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.

⁸ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

⁹ O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

¹⁰ Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

¹¹ He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

¹² Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

¹³ Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him?

¹⁴ With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?

¹⁵ Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.

¹⁶ And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.

¹⁷ All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

¹⁸ To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

¹⁹ The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.

²⁰ He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.

²¹ Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?

²² It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

²³ That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.

²⁴ Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.

²⁵ To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.

²⁶ Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.

²⁷ Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

²⁸ Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

²⁹ He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

³⁰ Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

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.