Isaiah 30:2

They set out to go down into Egypt, but have not asked for my direction. 1 They seek protection from Pharaoh and take refuge in the shadow of Egypt. 1

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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!

In Context

1“Woe to the rebellious children,” this is Yahweh's declaration. 1 “They make plans, but not from me; they make alliances with other nations, 1 but they were not directed by my Spirit, so they add sin to sin. 1

3Therefore Pharaoh's protection will be your shame, 1 and the refuge in Egypt's shade, your humiliation, 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 28:68Yahweh will bring you into Egypt again by ships, by the route about which I had said to you, 'You will not see Egypt again.' There you will offer yourselves for sale to your enemies as male and female slaves, but no one will purchase you.”

Judges 9:15The thornbush said to the trees, 'If you truly want to anoint me as king over you, then come and find safety under my shade. If not, then let fire come out of the thornbush and let it burn up the cedars of Lebanon.'

2 Kings 17:4Then the king of Assyria realized that Hoshea had been plotting against him, for Hoshea had sent messengers to So king of Egypt; also, he offered no tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year. So the king of Assyria shut him up and bound him in prison.

Isaiah 16:3“Give instruction, execute justice; provide some shade like night in the middle of the day; 1 hide the fugitives; do not betray the fugitives. 1

Isaiah 20:5They will be dismayed and ashamed, because of Cush their hope and of Egypt their glory.

Isaiah 36:6Look, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed that you use as a walking staff, but if a man leans on it, it will stick into his hand and pierce it. That is what Pharaoh king of Egypt is to anyone who trusts in him.

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 →

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