Mount up with wings like Eagles
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, Isa. 40:31.
The eagle is a symbol of strength.The eagle, is powerful, swift, far-sighted, and cares for its own. In many cultures and civilizations, the bird has represented strength and power. Countries like, Russia, Rome, Mexico, Scotland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Albania, the United States, and the Philippines are some examples that have an eagle as an emblem.
As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: Deut 32:11.
Hebrew words:
קָוָה (qavah) –
To wait, to look for, to hope, to expect Usage: The Hebrew verb "qavah" primarily conveys the idea of waiting with anticipation or hope. It is often used in the context of looking forward to something with eager expectation.[i]
חָכָה (chakah) –
To wait, to tarry, to long for. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chakah" primarily conveys the idea of waiting or tarrying with an expectation or hope. It often implies a sense of patience and anticipation, suggesting a hopeful waiting for something or someone.[ii]
Eagles are known for their ability to fly at high altitudes and for soaring in solitude or with other eagles. Some of the lessons are that eagles have excellent vision and focus, feed on meat, are reborn through metaphorical death of the old self, and nurture the next generation.[iii]
Shall mount up with wings.—Better, shall lift up their wings, or, shall put forth wings’ feathers, the last, like Psa, 103:5. This implies, that the eagle renewed its plumage in extreme old age. Spiritually, and Biblically this means that for the faithful there is no failure, and faith knows no weariness. It is written, in God’s word, that without faith it is impossible to please God.
To the moulting of the eagle and the growth of the new feathers, which we meet with in Psalm 103:5 (cf., Micah 1:16) as a figurative representation of the renewal of youth through grace.[iv]
But
without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must
believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him; Heb.
11: 6.
Matthew Henry states;
Where God had begun the work of grace, he will perfect it. He will help those
who, in humble dependence on him, help themselves. As the day, so shall the
strength be. If we go forth in our own strength, we shall faint and utterly
fall; but having our hearts and our hopes in heaven, we shall be carried above
all difficulties and be enabled to lay hold of the prize of our high calling in
Christ Jesus.
[i] Bible Hub https://biblehub.com › hebrew
Strong's Hebrew: 6960. קָוָה (qavah)
-- To wait, to look for,
[ii] Bible Hub https://biblehub.com › hebrew
Strong's Hebrew: 2442. חָכָה
(chakah) -- To wait, to tarry, to long for
[iii] The Canadian Encyclopedia https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca …
[iv] Keil and
Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament: (Isa. 40: 31).
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