Isaiah 20:5
Isaiah 20:5 in Multiple Translations
Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
And they shall be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
And they will be full of fear, and will no longer have faith in Ethiopia which was their hope, or in Egypt which was their glory.
They will be discouraged and humiliated because they had put their hope in Ethiopia and proudly trusted in Egypt.
And they shall feare, and be ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
and they have been affrighted and ashamed of Cush their confidence, and of Egypt their beauty,
They will be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Cush their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
And they shall be afraid, and ashamed of Ethiopia their hope, and of Egypt their glory.
Then the people of other countries who trusted that the armies of Egypt and Ethiopia would be able to help them will be very dismayed/confused and afraid/disappointed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 20:5
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Isaiah 20:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חַתּ֖וּ
וָ/בֹ֑שׁוּ
מִ/כּוּשׁ֙
מַבָּטָ֔/ם
וּ/מִן
מִצְרַ֖יִם
תִּפְאַרְתָּֽ/ם
וְ/חַתּ֖וּ
châthath
H2865
to to be dismayed
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
וָ/בֹ֑שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
מִ/כּוּשׁ֙
Kûwsh
H3568
Ethiopia
Prep | N-proper
מַבָּטָ֔/ם
mabbâṭ
H4007
expectation
N-ms | Suff
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
מִצְרַ֖יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
תִּפְאַרְתָּֽ/ם
tiphʼârâh
H8597
beauty
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 20:5
וְ/חַתּ֖וּ
châthath
H2865
"to to be dismayed"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
To be completely broken or shattered, either physically or emotionally, causing fear or dismay, as in Psalm 6:2.
Definition: 1) to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be shattered, be broken 1a2) to be dismayed 1b) (Niphal) to be broken, be dismayed 1c) (Piel) to be shattered, be dismayed, be scared 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to be dismayed 1d2) to dismay, terrify 1d3) to shatter
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify. See also: Deuteronomy 1:21; Isaiah 37:27; Isaiah 8:9.
וָ/בֹ֑שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
מִ/כּוּשׁ֙
Kûwsh
H3568
"Ethiopia"
Prep | N-proper
Cush refers to Ethiopia or a Benjamite in Psalm 7:1. It means black, referencing the dark skin of its people.
Definition: § Cush = "black" a Benjamite mentioned only in the title of Ps 7:1
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Chush, Cush, Ethiopia. See also: Genesis 2:13; Isaiah 18:1; Psalms 7:1.
מַבָּטָ֔/ם
mabbâṭ
H4007
"expectation"
N-ms | Suff
Mabbat refers to something expected or hoped for, an object of confidence or anticipation.
Definition: expectation, object of hope or confidence
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: expectation. See also: Isaiah 20:5; Isaiah 20:6; Zechariah 9:5.
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
מִצְרַ֖יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
תִּפְאַרְתָּֽ/ם
tiphʼârâh
H8597
"beauty"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word describes something beautiful or glorious, like a lovely garment or a person's honor. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's glory, as well as the beauty of creation and human achievements, as seen in Psalm and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) beauty, splendour, glory 1a) beauty, finery (of garments, jewels) 1b) glory 1b1) of rank, renown 1b2) as attribute of God 1c) honour (or nation Israel) 1d) glorying, boasting (of individual)
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: beauty(-iful), bravery, comely, fair, glory(-ious), honour, majesty. See also: Exodus 28:2; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 71:8.
Study Notes — Isaiah 20:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 20:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 20:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 20:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 20:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 20:5
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 20:5
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 20:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 20:5
- Sermons on Isaiah 20:5
Context — A Sign against Egypt and Cush
3Then the LORD said, “Just as My servant Isaiah has gone naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and omen against Egypt and Cush,
4so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame.
5Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.
6And on that day the dwellers of this coastland will say, ‘See what has happened to our source of hope, those to whom we fled for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 30:5 | everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them. They cannot be of help; they are good for nothing but shame and reproach.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 30:3 | But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 18:21 | Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 3:21 | Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours, |
| 5 | Jeremiah 9:23–24 | This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 17:5 | This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes the flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 29:6–7 | Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD. For you were only a staff of reeds to the house of Israel. When Israel took hold of you with their hands, you splintered, tearing all their shoulders; when they leaned on you, you broke, and their backs were wrenched. |
| 8 | Isaiah 2:22 | Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he? |
| 9 | Isaiah 36:6 | Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him. |
| 10 | Isaiah 30:7 | Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still. |
Isaiah 20:5 Summary
This verse is saying that people who trust in other countries or nations for their safety and well-being will be disappointed and ashamed when those nations fail them. Instead, we should trust in God, who is our rock and refuge, as seen in Psalm 18:2. When we put our hope in God, we can have confidence and peace, even in uncertain times, as promised in Isaiah 26:3-4. By trusting in God, we can avoid the disappointment and shame that comes from trusting in human powers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to make a country or nation our hope?
To make a country or nation our hope means to trust in its power and strength for our security and well-being, rather than trusting in God, as seen in Psalm 20:7 and Jeremiah 17:5-8.
Why will those who trust in Cush and Egypt be dismayed and ashamed?
Those who trust in Cush and Egypt will be dismayed and ashamed because these nations will ultimately fail to provide the security and protection they promise, as prophesied in Isaiah 30:1-5 and Ezekiel 29:1-16.
What is the alternative to trusting in human nations and powers?
The alternative to trusting in human nations and powers is to trust in the living God, who is our rock and refuge, as stated in Psalm 18:2 and Isaiah 26:4.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that trusting in human powers and institutions can lead to disappointment and shame, and that our ultimate hope and trust should be in God, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Hebrews 11:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I trust in human powers or institutions for my security and well-being, rather than trusting in God?
- How can I apply the lesson of this verse to my own life, and what steps can I take to trust more fully in God?
- What are some examples of how God has been my rock and refuge in the past, and how can I remember and apply those experiences to my life today?
- How can I share the message of this verse with others, and encourage them to trust in God rather than human powers?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 20:5
And they shall be afraid and ashamed,.... That is, those that trusted and depended upon the Egyptians and Ethiopians, particularly the Jews after mentioned, shall be "afraid" that it will be their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 20:5
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory. They - the Philistine allies of Egypt, who trusted in it for help against Assyria.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 20:5
They; all they that shall trust to them, and glory in them, as appears from the following words; the pronoun they being put indefinitely here, as it is , and elsewhere. But under this general expression the Israelites not only are comprehended, but seem to be principally intended, because to them this prophecy was delivered, and they were eminently guilty of this sin; of which see 31:1.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 20:5
Isaiah 20:5 And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.Ver. 5. And they shall be afraid and ashamed.] They - that is, as many as confided in them - seeing themselves thus confuted, shall be abashed and terrified ( perterrefient) at the fall of their confederates, and their own approaching calamity.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 20:5
5, 6. The effect which the sight of these miserable gangs of captives will produce on the inhabitants of Palestine. This is the real motive of the prophecy. Hezekiah probably took the warning. they shall be afraid] R.V. better: dismayed. The subject is indefinite—“men.”
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 20:5
And they shall be afraid - The Jews, or the party or faction among the Jews, that were expecting aid from allied Ethiopia and Egypt.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 20:5
4, 5. So — Thus, in like manner, as the prophet in his comparative nakedness. Shall the king of Assyria — In this expedition Assyria’s success is assured by the prophet.
Sermons on Isaiah 20:5
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To Sin and Not to Blush! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the deep connection between sin and shame, asserting that true shame arises from the recognition of one's sins and the need for atonement. He reflects on E |
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(1 Corinthians) Overview to Chapter 4 by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the larger argument and thought patterns in the Bible, rather than getting caught up in individual verses. He |
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The Benefits of Calvary Everlasting Life by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a man who was once involved in criminal activities and lived a life of immorality. However, this man experiences a transformation af |
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Church Live Re-Visited: Session Four - Part 2 by Ron Bailey | This sermon delves into the process of spiritual renewal and growth as outlined in Colossians and Ephesians, emphasizing the ongoing transformation of believers. It also discusses |
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Our Inheritance and Integrity by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not boasting about men and instead focusing on the inheritance that believers have in Christ. He mentions various figures l |
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Heaven's Grand Repository by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine emphasizes the profound love of the Father for the Son, as expressed in John 3:35, where all things are entrusted to Christ. He argues that understanding the Father's |
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The Revelation of the Mystery by Charles S. Price | Charles S. Price preaches about the unveiling and revelation of God's plan in the Last Days, where some are given the knowledge of the mystery of the Kingdom of God while others re |