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For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.
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Egypt's Nickname: All Talk
Scholars explain that Isaiah gives Egypt a derisive nickname: "Rahab that sitteth still." "Rahab" was a term for pride, arrogance, and boasting. The full name essentially means "The Blusterer Who Does Nothing," a memorable political caricature highlighting that Egypt's promises of help were empty and they would ultimately prove useless.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Concerning this. — Better: it, or her—that is, Egypt.
Their strength is to sit still. — …
16th Century
Protestant
Surely the Egyptians are vanity. This verse contains the explanation of the previous statement, for he repeats and threatens the same thin…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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