Isaiah 30:4

"Therefore the strength of Pharaoh will be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that relying on Egypt for protection and support would ultimately lead to humiliation. Instead of providing safety, Egypt's strength and shelter would prove ineffective, causing Israel to face embarrassment and disappointment in their dependence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For his princes -The sense of this verse seems to be this. The prophet is stating the fact that the Jews would be ashamed of their attempted alliance with Egypt. In this verse, and the following, he states the manner in which they would be made sensible of their folly in seeking this alliance. He therefore enumerates several circumstances in regard to the manner in which the alliance had been sought, and the disappointment that would follow after all their vain confidence.

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