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Human Strength Leads to Shame
All the commentators agree that the central message is the failure of human solutions. The strength and protection Israel sought from Pharaoh would not only fail to materialize but would become a source of public shame and disgrace. This highlights the futility of placing ultimate hope in worldly powers.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 30:3
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame - (see the note at Isaiah 20:5).
Your confusion - Hebrew, ‘For reproach.…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 30:3
16th Century
Theologian
But to you shall the strength of Pharaoh be shame. He now shows what will be the end of the wicked, who despise God and his word, and foll…
John Gill
On Isaiah 30:3
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame
They should be disappointed of the help and assistance they ex…
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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…