Isaiahchapter 30
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6The 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.
Chapter summary
Woe opens against the rebellious children who go down to Egypt without asking at Jehovah's mouth (princes at Zoan, ambassadors at Hanes, treasures carried through the South's lions and serpents) for "Egypt helpeth in vain," named "Rahab that sitteth still." The refusal is inscribed on a tablet as a lasting witness against a people demanding smooth things, who hear "in returning and rest shall ye be saved… and ye would not," choose horses, and flee a thousand at the threat of one.
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Chapter summary
Woe opens against the rebellious children who go down to Egypt without asking at Jehovah's mouth (princes at Zoan, ambassadors at Hanes, treasures carried through the South's lions and serpents) for "Egypt helpeth in vain," named "Rahab that sitteth still." The refusal is inscribed on a tablet as a lasting witness against a people demanding smooth things, who hear "in returning and rest shall ye be saved… and ye would not," choose horses, and flee a thousand at the threat of one.
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Woe opens against the rebellious children who go down to Egypt without asking at Jehovah's mouth (princes at Zoan, ambassadors at Hanes, treasures carried through the South's lions and serpents) for "Egypt helpeth in vain," named "Rahab that sitteth still." The refusal is inscribed on a tablet as a lasting witness against a people demanding smooth things, who hear "in returning and rest shall ye be saved… and ye would not," choose horses, and flee a thousand at the threat of one. Yet Jehovah waits to be gracious: Zion weeps no more, teachers are no longer hidden, a voice behind says "this is the way," idols are defiled, rain and fat harvests come, and moonlight shines like sunlight when he binds up his people's hurt. The close is theophany: Jehovah's name comes burning, his voice dismays the Assyrian (struck to the sound of tabrets) and Topheth stands prepared for the king.
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Prophecy · Isaiah — Isaiah overview
- A. 1–7 Rahab That Sitteth Still: Egypt's Useless Help
- B. 8–17 Speak Unto Us Smooth Things, Prophesy Deceits
- C. 18–26 This Is the Way, Walk Ye in It
- D. 27–33 The Name of the LORD Comes Burning; Topheth Is Prepared
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