Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Assyria » Israel condemned for trusting to
"Because they went over to Assyria, they are like a wild donkey alone by itself. Ephraim has hired some lovers.
When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury.
"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
false Confidence » In man
A king is not saved by a large army; a mighty soldier is not delivered by his great strength.
When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury.
"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
Human beings are a mere vapor, while people in high positions are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing.
"Stop trusting in human beings, whose life breath is in their nostrils, for what are they really worth?"
This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind, who makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the LORD.
It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people.
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save. When they stop breathing, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans evaporate!
the Simple » The simple deceived by
"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
and I noticed among the naive that is, I discerned among the youths a senseless young man.
"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"
Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.