For the Egyptians will help in vain - That is, if they enter into the alliance, they will not be able to defend you from the invader. The ot…

Concerning this. — Better: it, or her—that is, Egypt.

Their strength is to sit still. — …

Surely the Egyptians are vanity. This verse contains the explanation of the previous statement, for he repeats and threatens the same thin…

For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose Not sending help in time, or such as did no service; though they …

It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled by their neighbors on one side, they sought help from others instead of looking up…

1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet i ues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremiah…