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Isaiah 20:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Isaiah 20:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 20 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.”
Isaiah 20:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 20:5
'And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.' The alliance-seekers will experience fear and shame when their hoped-for help fails. 'Ethiopia their expectation' (mibtagam—what they looked to hopefully) and 'Egypt their glory' (tiphariam—what they boasted in) both proved empty. This demonstrates that misplaced trust inevitably disappoints. Those who looked to human alliances rather than divine protection will experience both fear (when threats materialize) and shame (when help fails). This pattern repeats throughout Scripture—those trusting idols...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 20:5
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“and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.”
“that are not a help nor profit”
“and makes flesh his arm”
“because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.”
“behold”
“Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom”
“and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.”
“you trust in the staff of this bruised reed”
“whose breath is in his nostrils; for of what account is he?”