Isaiah 18:1
Ah, the land of the rustling of wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia;
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia:
In Context
Cross References
Ruth 2:12May the LORD repay your work, and a full reward be given to you from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings,
Psalms 57:1Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
Psalms 63:7For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
Isaiah 20:3The LORD said, “As my servant Isaiah has walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and a wonder concerning Egypt and concerning Ethiopia,
Isaiah 31:1Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they don’t look to the Holy One of Israel, and they don’t seek the LORD!
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 18:1
Whatever country it is that is meant here by "the land shadowing with wings," here is a woe denounced against it, for God has, upon his people's account, a quarrel with it. I. They threaten God's people, ver. 1, 2 . II. All the neighbours are hereupon called to take notice what will be the issue, ver. 3 . III. Though God seem unconcerned in the distress of his people for a time, he will at length appear against their enemies and will remarkably cut them off, ver. 4-6 . IV. This shall redound very much to the glory… Read the whole commentary →