Isaiah 30:7
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
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
For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.
Yea, Egyptians <FI>are<Fi> vanity, and in vain do help, Therefore I have cried concerning this: `Their strength <FI>is<Fi> to sit still.'
For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.
Cross References
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he …
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?
And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these …
To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the …
For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in …
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they …