Condemnation of the Egyptian Alliance
1 Woe to the rebellious children! 30:1 Dt 21:18–21; Is 1:2,23; 30:9; 65:2
This is the Lord’s declaration.
They carry out a plan, 30:1 Is 29:15 but not mine;
they make an alliance,
but against my will,
piling sin on top of sin.
2 Without asking my advice
they set out to go down to Egypt 30:2 Is 31:1; Jr 43:7
in order to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection
and take refuge in Egypt’s shadow. 30:2 Is 36:9
3 But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame,
and refuge in Egypt’s shadow your humiliation. 30:3 Is 20:5–6; 36:6; Jr 42:18,22
15 For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said:
"You will be delivered by returning and resting;
your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing."