Isa 40:26 | TNotes | STEP | 40:26 Look up into the heavens: Just as God directed Abraham to look into the sky (Gen 15:5 ), he also directed Israel to look to the stars for encouragement (see also Isa 51:2-3 ). The cosmos bears witness to God’s great power and incomparable strength . The Strong One is able to strengthen the weak (40:27-31 ; see Ps 147:5 ).

bGen 15:5►

cIsa 51:2-3►

d40:27-31►

ePs 147:5►

‏ Isaiah 40:26

40:26 ^a Look up into the heavens: Just as God directed Abraham to look into the sky (Gen 15:5 ^b), he also directed Israel to look to the stars for encouragement (see also Isa 51:2-3 ^c). The cosmos bears witness to God’s great power and incomparable strength. The Strong One is able to strengthen the weak (40:27-31 ^d; see Ps 147:5 ^e).