King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt [your] confusion.
Complete Jewish Bible:
But Pharaoh's protection will bring you shame, shelter in Egypt's shadow will lead to disgrace.
Berean Standard Bible:
But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.
American Standard Version:
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Therefore shall the strength{H4581} of Pharaoh{H6547} be your shame{H1322}, and the trust{H2622} in the shadow{H6738} of Egypt{H4714} your confusion{H3639}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 20:5
- And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
Jeremiah 17:5
- ¶ Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Jeremiah 17:6
- For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, [in] a salt land and not inhabited.
Romans 10:11
- For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 5:5
- And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Isaiah 45:16
- They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together [that are] makers of idols.
Isaiah 45:17
- [But] Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
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Commentary for Isaiah 30:3
Isaiah 30:3 is part of a prophetic oracle delivered by the prophet Isaiah to the people of Judah, likely during the reign of King Hezekiah in the late 8th century BCE. The historical context of this verse is set against the backdrop of political turmoil and the threat of invasion by the Assyrian Empire, which was the dominant regional power at the time.
In this verse, Isaiah rebukes the people of Judah for their misplaced trust in Egypt, which was a common ally for small nations seeking protection from larger empires. The "strength of Pharaoh" refers to the military might and political power of Egypt, which Judah was tempted to rely on instead of trusting in God for their deliverance and security. The verse conveys that such reliance on human strength and political alliances, particularly with Egypt, would lead to shame and confusion rather than the security they sought.
The themes present in this verse include the folly of misplaced trust, the consequences of seeking worldly power over divine guidance, and the importance of faith and reliance on God in the face of adversity. Isaiah emphasizes that true strength comes from aligning with God's will, rather than finding refuge in the shadow of foreign powers. This message serves as a warning to the people of Judah that their political maneuvers, devoid of faith in God, would not only fail to protect them but would also bring dishonor and disarray.
In a broader sense, Isaiah 30:3 speaks to the human tendency to seek quick and tangible solutions to problems rather than waiting on the providence and guidance of the divine. It calls for a deeper trust in God's plan and a recognition that human strategies, while important, are secondary to the protection and wisdom that comes from a faithful relationship with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4581
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָעוֹז
Transliteration: mâʻôwz
Pronunciation: maw-oze'
Description: (also מָעוּז ); or מָעֹז (also מָעֻז; from עָזַז; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence; force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). - Strong's Number: H6547
There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּרְעֹה
Transliteration: Parʻôh
Pronunciation: par-o'
Description: of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings; Pharaoh. - Strong's Number: H1322
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּשֶׁת
Transliteration: bôsheth
Pronunciation: bo'-sheth
Description: from בּוּשׁ; shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol; ashamed, confusion, [phrase] greatly, (put to) shame(-ful thing). - Strong's Number: H2622
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָסוּת
Transliteration: châçûwth
Pronunciation: khaw-sooth'
Description: from חָסָה; confidence; trust. - Strong's Number: H6738
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֵל
Transliteration: tsêl
Pronunciation: tsale
Description: from צָלַל; shade, whether literal or figurative; defence, shade(-ow). - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. - Strong's Number: H3639
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִמָּה
Transliteration: kᵉlimmâh
Pronunciation: kel-im-maw'
Description: from כָּלַם; disgrace; confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame.