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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 30:2
18th Century
Theologian
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).…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 30:2
19th Century
Bishop
To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh. —Literally, the fortress of Pharaoh, used as the symbol of his kingd…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 30:2
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 30:2
17th Century
Pastor
That walk to go down into Egypt
That walk out of their own land to go thither; who sent messengers thither to form a…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 30:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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…