Isaiah 30:3
Therefore shall the strength of Pharao be your confusion, and the trust in the shadowe of Egypt your shame.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
4For his captaynes were at Zoan, and his embassadours came vnto Hanes.
Cross References
Proverbs 25:19The confidence that is put in an vnfaythfull man in tyme of trouble, is like a broken tooth, and a sliding foote.
Isaiah 30:5They were ashamed of the people that coulde do them no good, and that might not helpe them nor shewe them any profit, but were their confusion and rebuke.
Isaiah 45:16Confounded are they all and put to dishonour, thei are gone hence together with shame, euen the makers of images.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 30:2-8
The Foolish Confidence of Judah. ( b. c. 720.) 1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord , that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: 2 That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! 3 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion. 4 For his princes were at Zoan, and… Read the whole commentary →