KJVFor the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.
Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.
Yea, Egyptians are vanity, and in vain do help, Therefore I have cried concerning this: `Their strength is to sit still.'
For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I named her, Arrogance, that doeth nothing.
Isaiah — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. Woe to the rebellious children. The Prophet exclaims against the Jews, because, when they were unable to bear the burden, when they were hard pressed by the Assyrians and other enemies, they fled to Egypt for help. This reproof might appear to be excessively severe, were we merely to…