40:29 So how should God’s people respond when they are in a difficult situation that they do not understand? The prophet offers a word of comfort and encouragement by suggesting that they can endure trials through God’s help, which is available to them. God is the “one who gives”132 them extra strength (kōaḥ) so that the weary ones will not grow tired or weak during this time of hardship.133 God is not absent, unavailable, or unwilling to help. Complaining about present problems will not make them