Isaiah 31:4

"Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, both he who helps shall stumble, and he who is helped shall fall, and they all shall be consumed together."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the futility of relying on human or physical strength against divine judgment. It teaches that those who seek help from worldly sources will ultimately fail alongside those who depend on them, as both will be overpowered by God's wrath.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For thus hath the Lord spoken -The design of this verse and the following is to assure the Jews of the certain protection of Yahweh, and thus to induce them to put their trust in him rather than to seek the alliance with Egypt. To do this the prophet makes use of two striking illustrations, the first of which is, that Yahweh would be no more alarmed at the number and power of their enemies than a fierce lion would be that was intent on his prey, and could not be frightened from it by any number of men that should come against him.

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