Isaiah 30:6

4 For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,

5 everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them. They cannot be of help; they are good for nothing but shame and reproach.”

This is the burden against the beasts of the Negev: Through a land of hardship and distress, of lioness and lion, of viper and flying serpent, they carry their wealth on the backs of donkeys and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a people of no profit to them.

7 Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.

8 Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
This is the burden against the beasts of the Negev: Through a land of hardship and distress, of lioness and lion, of viper and flying serpent, they carry their wealth on the backs of donkeys and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a people of no profit to them.
KJV
The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.
WEB
The burden of the animals of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, of the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches on the shoulders of young donkeys, and their treasures on the humps of camels, to an unprofitable people.
ASV
The burden of the beasts of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the humps of camels, to a people that shall not profit [them].
DARBY
The burden of the beasts of the south: Through a land of trouble and anguish, whence come the lioness and lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to the people that shall not profit [them].
BLB
The burden of the beasts of the Negev: In a land of distress and anguish, from which [came] lioness and lion, the flying viper and serpent, they carry their riches on the shoulder of donkeys, and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a people of no profit to them,
ÅB
Utsagn om dyrene som drar mot syd. Gjennom nøds og trengsels land, hvor løve og løvinne, huggorm og flyvende serafslange har sitt hjem, fører de sitt gods på eselers rygg og sine skatter på kamelers pukler til et folk som ikke gagner dem.
OTB
Et profeti om dyrene i Negev: Gjennom et land av vanskeligheter og nød, av løver og løvinner, av giftslanger og flyktige slanger, bærer de sine rikdommer på eslenes rygger, sine skatter på kamelers pukler, til et folk som ikke vil gagne dem;
B1930
Utsagn om dyrene som drar mot syd. Gjennem nøds og trengsels land, hvor løve og løvinne, huggorm og flyvende serafslange har sitt hjem, fører de sitt gods på aseners rygg og sine skatter på kamelers pukler til et folk som ikke gagner dem.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 8:15

    He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint.

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  • Isaiah 46:1–2

    Bel crouches; Nebo cowers. Their idols weigh down beasts and cattle. The images you carry are burdensome, a load to the weary animal.

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  • Deuteronomy 4:20

    Yet the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be the people of His inheritance, as you are today.

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  • Jeremiah 11:4

    which I commanded your forefathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, saying, ‘Obey Me, and do everything I command you, and you will be My people, and I will be your God.’

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  • Hosea 8:9–10

    For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.

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  • 1 Kings 10:2

    She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

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  • Hosea 12:1

    Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.

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  • Exodus 5:10–21

    So the taskmasters and foremen of the people went out and said to them, “This is what Pharaoh says: ‘I am no longer giving you straw.

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