Isaiah 30:2
Douay-Rheims
Who walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth, hoping for help in the strength of Pharao, and trusting in the shadow of Egypt.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
walk--are now setting out, namely, their ambassadors (Isa 30:4). Egypt--See on Isa 19:1; Isa 20:1. Pharaoh--the generic name of the kings of Egypt, as CÃ&brvbrsar was at Rome. The word in Egyptian means "king" [JOSEPHUS, Antiquities, 8.6,2]. Phra, "the sun," was the hieroglyphic symbol and title of the king. shadow--image from shelter against heat: protection (Psa 121:5-6).
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1871 · Isaiah 30:2
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