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that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!
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Trusting Man Over God
The core issue condemned here is not the act of seeking help, but seeking it from human powers without consulting God. Commentators like Calvin and Henry explain this as a profound act of unbelief, where Judah chose the visible 'strength of Pharaoh' over the invisible but all-powerful protection of the Lord. It's a timeless warning against placing our ultimate security in worldly solutions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That walk to go down to Egypt - Hebrew, ‘Going in the descent to Egypt.’ That is, they do it by their ambassadors (Isaiah 30:4).…
19th Century
Anglican
To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh. —Literally, the fortress of Pharaoh, used as the symbol of his kingd…
16th Century
Protestant
They walk that they may go down into Egypt. The reason why the Prophet condemns this “going down” has already been explained; but as their…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That walk to go down into Egypt That walk out of their own land to go thither; who sent messengers thither to form a…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet issues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremia…
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