Isaiah 30:3
Isaiah 30:3 in Multiple Translations
But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
And the strength of Pharaoh will be your shame, and your hope in the shade of Egypt will come to nothing.
But the protection of Pharaoh will be an embarrassment to you; hiding behind Egypt will only bring you humiliation.
But the strength of Pharaoh shalbe your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
And the strength of Pharaoh Hath been to you for shame, And the trust in the shadow of Egypt confusion,
Therefore the strength of Pharaoh will be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shade of Egypt your confusion.
And the strength of Pharao shall be to your confusion, and the confidence of the shadow of Egypt to your shame.
But the result of your trusting in the king of Egypt is that you will be disappointed and disgraced; because of trusting in him, you will be humiliated.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 30:3
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Isaiah 30:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֥ה
לָ/כֶ֛ם
מָע֥וֹז
פַּרְעֹ֖ה
לְ/בֹ֑שֶׁת
וְ/הֶ/חָס֥וּת
בְּ/צֵל
מִצְרַ֖יִם
לִ/כְלִמָּֽה
וְ/הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
לָ/כֶ֛ם
Prep | Suff
מָע֥וֹז
mâʻôwz
H4581
security
N-ms
פַּרְעֹ֖ה
Parʻôh
H6547
Pharaoh
N-proper
לְ/בֹ֑שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
shame
Prep | N-fs
וְ/הֶ/חָס֥וּת
châçûwth
H2622
refuge
Conj | Art | N-fs
בְּ/צֵל
tsêl
H6738
shadow
Prep | N-ms
מִצְרַ֖יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
לִ/כְלִמָּֽה
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
shame
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 30:3
וְ/הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/כֶ֛ם
""
Prep | Suff
מָע֥וֹז
mâʻôwz
H4581
"security"
N-ms
A fortified place or stronghold, like a rock or harbor, providing safety and protection, is what this Hebrew word represents.
Definition: 1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). See also: Judges 6:26; Isaiah 23:14; Psalms 27:1.
פַּרְעֹ֖ה
Parʻôh
H6547
"Pharaoh"
N-proper
In the Bible, Pharaoh refers to the king of Egypt, a powerful leader with great authority. The word is used in many passages, including Genesis 12:15 and Exodus 1:9, to describe the ruler of Egypt. It is a title of respect and power.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.29; also called Pharaoh at 2Ki.23.35 etc.; Another name of ne.kho (נְכוֹ "Neco" H5224G) § Pharaoh = "great house" the common title of the king of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: Pharaoh. See also: Genesis 12:15; Exodus 6:29; 2 Kings 23:35.
לְ/בֹ֑שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
"shame"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for shame describes a feeling of embarrassment or guilt, and can also refer to something that causes shame. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of shame or embarrassment, as in Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) shame 1a) shame 1b) shameful thing
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: ashamed, confusion, [phrase] greatly, (put to) shame(-ful thing). See also: 1 Samuel 20:30; Isaiah 54:4; Psalms 35:26.
וְ/הֶ/חָס֥וּת
châçûwth
H2622
"refuge"
Conj | Art | N-fs
Refuge refers to a safe place or shelter, where people can go for protection. In the Bible, it is often used to describe trust in God. This concept is found in Psalms and other books.
Definition: refuge, shelter
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: trust. See also: Isaiah 30:3.
בְּ/צֵל
tsêl
H6738
"shadow"
Prep | N-ms
A shadow refers to a dark area, often providing shade or protection, like the shadow of a tree in Isaiah 4:6. It can also symbolize the fleeting nature of life, as mentioned in Psalm 102:11.
Definition: 1) shadow, shade 1a) shadow (on dial) 1b) shadow, shade (as protection) 1c) shadow (symbolic of transitoriness of life) Also means: tse.lel (צֵלֶל "shadow" H6752)
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: defence, shade(-ow). See also: Genesis 19:8; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Psalms 17:8.
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.
לִ/כְלִמָּֽה
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
"shame"
Prep | N-fs
This word means shame or disgrace, often referring to feelings of reproach or insult. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) disgrace, reproach, shame, confusion, dishonour, insult, ignominy 1a) insult, reproach 1b) reproach, ignominy
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. See also: Job 20:3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalms 4:3.
Study Notes — Isaiah 30:3
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- Isaiah 30:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 30:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 30:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 30:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 30:3
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 30:3
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 30:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 30:3
- Sermons on Isaiah 30:3
Context — The Worthless Treaty with Egypt
1“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin.
2They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.
3But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.
4For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes, 5everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them. They bring neither help nor benefit, but only shame and disgrace.”Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 20:5 | Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed. |
| 2 | Romans 10:11 | It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 17:5–6 | 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. He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. |
| 4 | Romans 5:5 | And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. |
| 5 | Isaiah 30:5–7 | 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.” This is the burden against the beasts of the Negev: Through a land of hardship and distress, of lioness and lion, of viper and flying serpent, they carry their wealth on the backs of donkeys and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a people of no profit to them. Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 37:5–10 | Pharaoh’s army had left Egypt, and when the Chaldeans who were besieging Jerusalem heard the report, they withdrew from Jerusalem. Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says that you are to tell the king of Judah, who sent you to Me: Behold, Pharaoh’s army, which has marched out to help you, will go back to its own land of Egypt. Then the Chaldeans will return and fight against this city. They will capture it and burn it down. This is what the LORD says: Do not deceive yourselves by saying, ‘The Chaldeans will go away for good,’ for they will not! Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, and only wounded men remained in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city down.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 45:16–17 | They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace. But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. |
| 8 | 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. |
Isaiah 30:3 Summary
[Isaiah 30:3 is a warning that seeking help and protection from the wrong sources can lead to shame and disappointment, as seen in the example of the Israelites seeking help from Egypt. This verse reminds us that true security and protection come from God alone, as promised in Psalm 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11. When we put our trust in worldly sources, such as money, power, or other people, we can expect to be let down. Instead, we should seek to trust in God's goodness, love, and provision, and ask for His guidance and wisdom in all areas of our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main warning in Isaiah 30:3?
The main warning in Isaiah 30:3 is that seeking protection from Egypt will ultimately bring shame and disgrace, rather than safety and security, as seen in Isaiah 30:3, which says, 'But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.'
Why is God displeased with the people's decision to seek help from Egypt?
God is displeased because the people are seeking help from a source other than Him, as stated in Isaiah 30:1-2, which says they are carrying out a plan that is not God's and forming an alliance against His will, reminiscent of the warnings in Deuteronomy 17:16 and Hosea 11:5
What is the significance of Pharaoh's protection becoming shame?
The significance is that the people are putting their trust in a power that is ultimately unable to save them, much like the idols in Isaiah 44:9-20, which will only lead to their downfall and humiliation, as prophesied in Isaiah 30:3
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that seeking security and protection from worldly sources, rather than from God, can lead to shame and disappointment, as seen in Psalm 20:7-8, which contrasts those who trust in chariots and horses with those who trust in the name of the Lord our God
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I seek protection or security from sources other than God, and how can I redirect my trust to Him?
- How have I experienced shame or disappointment in the past when I put my trust in worldly sources, and what can I learn from those experiences?
- What does it mean to trust in God's protection and provision, and how can I cultivate that trust in my daily life, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3-7?
- In what ways can I apply the warning in Isaiah 30:3 to my relationships, decisions, and priorities, and seek God's guidance and wisdom instead?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 30:3
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame,.... They should be disappointed of the help and assistance they expected from him, and so be ashamed of their ally, and of confidence in him:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 30:3
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion. Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame - your disappointment.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 30:3
As being not only unprofitable, but mischievous to you.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 30:3
Isaiah 30:3 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt [your] confusion.Ver. 3. Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame.] They that consult not with God "consult shame to their own houses"; and because they despise him, they shall be lightly esteemed. When any came to Bacon and Burleigh, Queen Elizabeth’ s gravest counsellors, with a project or design of raising her revenue, or promoting her interest, they would ask him how much reputation would redound unto her by it. Moses, who was faithful in all God’ s house, had the like care of God’ s glory, and is therefore renowned to all posterity. But these apostates in the text, for carnal policy and contempt of God, are justly branded and threatened with disgrace and disappointment.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 30:3
3. strength … trust] refuge … hiding; as Isaiah 30:2.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 30:3
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame - (see the note at Isaiah 20:5).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 30:3
2-4. That walk to go down into Egypt — “Going in the descent of Egypt,” by their ambassadors. Trusting in the shadow of Egypt — in her protection rather than in the protection of Jehovah — is most disgraceful.
Sermons on Isaiah 30:3
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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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(People God Uses) 04 Knowing the Word of God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of running the race of serving the Lord Jesus Christ with all-out effort. He refers to the book of Acts, highlighting the powe |
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(Basics) 30. Praise Opens Closed Doors by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the message of not being afraid and trusting in God's power. He uses the example of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, who admitted his powerle |
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(Christ—the Way God Makes Man Righteous) 2. God Demands Righteousness by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and how God trained him in the wilderness for seven years. Despite being chased by Saul and his men, David learned to trus |
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The Who, What, Where of Decision by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making the decision to become a Christian. He shares his experience as a sports reporter and the importance of getting the |
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K-506 the Word of Faith by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the messenger who proclaims the word of God. The messenger must demonstrate the truth of God's reign through their posture, |
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Heart-Faith and Not Mind-Faith by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in the heart that God raised him from the dead. He explains that true belief in the |