Isaiah 30:16

"For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, “You will be saved in returning and rest. Your strength will be in quietness and in confidence.” You refused,"

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that true salvation lies in returning to God and finding rest in Him, where one's strength comes from a state of quietness and confidence. The refusal implies a rejection of this path, highlighting the importance of humility and reliance on divine guidance for spiritual fulfillment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But ye said, No -Ye who proposed an alliance with Egypt. For we will flee upon horses -The word ‘flee’ (נוּסnûc), usually signifies to flee before or from any person or thing. But here it seems to have the notion of making a rapid motion in general, and not to refer to the fact that they expected to flee “from” their enemy, for it does not seem to have been a part of their expectation. The idea seems to be that by their alliance with Egypt they would secure the means of “rapid motion,” whatever might be the necesity or occasion for it, whether against or from an enemy.

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