Isaiah 30:5

There is only loathsome destruction through a people that cannot benefit them, who bring neither help nor profit, but only shame and disgrace."

Jeremiah 2:36

Why do you go about changing your mind so much? You will also be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were disappointed by Assyria.

Isaiah 30:7

to Egypt, which gives help that is worthless and useless. Therefore I call her, "Rahab, who just sits still.'"

Isaiah 20:5-6

Then they will be dismayed and put to shame because of Cush, their hope, and Egypt, their jewel.

Isaiah 30:16

Instead, you said, "No! We'll escape on horses!' Therefore, you'll flee away. And you said, "We'll ride off on swift steeds!' Therefore your pursuers will be swift.

Isaiah 31:1-3

"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!

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Summary

They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.

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General references

Isaiah 30:16
Instead, you said, "No! We'll escape on horses!' Therefore, you'll flee away. And you said, "We'll ride off on swift steeds!' Therefore your pursuers will be swift.
Isaiah 20:5
Then they will be dismayed and put to shame because of Cush, their hope, and Egypt, their jewel.
Isaiah 31:1
"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!
Jeremiah 2:36
Why do you go about changing your mind so much? You will also be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were disappointed by Assyria.

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