Isaiah 30:16
But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 30 connects to 10 cross-references. Woe to the rebellious children who go down to Egypt without asking God's counsel, trusting in Pharaoh's protection. When Assyria attacks, Egypt will give no help. But in repentance and rest is Israel's salvation. God waits to be gracious; blessed …
Other Translations
but ye said, No, for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.
And ye say, No, for on a horse we flee? Therefore ye flee, And on the swift we ride! Therefore swift are your pursuers.
Saying, No, for we will go in flight on horses; so you will certainly go in flight: and, We will go on the backs of quick-running beasts; so those who go after you will be quick-footed.
Cross References
Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the Lord shall stretch …
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they …
As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the mount of the daughter …
He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:
And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea: and if one look unto …
And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end …
Then the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled, and went forth out of the city …
Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than …
I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts …
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.