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Isaiah 30:7

Egypt
Faith

5 They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.

6 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.

For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.

8 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:

9 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:

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BSB
Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.
KJV
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
WEB
For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore I have called her Rahab who sits still.
ASV
For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.
DARBY
For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I named her, Arrogance, that doeth nothing.
BLB
and [to] Egypt in emptiness and uselessness for helping; therefore I have called to her, Rahab-hem-shebeth.
ÅB
Aldri noen gang vil Egypt hjelpe; derfor kaller jeg det: storskryteren som sitter stille.
OTB
til Egypt, hvis hjelp er fullstendig forgjeves. Derfor har jeg kalt henne Rahab den Uvirksomme.
B1930
Aldri nogen gang vil Egypten hjelpe; derfor kaller jeg det: storskryteren som sitter stille.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 2:22

    Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

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  • Isaiah 31:1–5

    Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

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  • Hosea 5:13

    When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.

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  • Isaiah 7:4

    And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

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  • Lamentations 3:26

    It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

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  • Psalms 118:8–9

    It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

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  • Exodus 14:13

    And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

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  • Isaiah 28:12

    To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

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