Isaiah 30:3

3 But Pharaoh's protection will bring you shame, shelter in Egypt's shadow will lead to disgrace.

Isaiah 30:3 Meaning and Commentary

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: and the trust in the shadow of Egypt [your] confusion;
they should be confounded, when they should find themselves unsupported by the Egyptians, in whom they put their confidence; so all such that trust in the creature, or in an arm of flesh, sooner or later are ashamed and confounded; but those that trust in the Lord never are, neither in this world, nor in that to come.

Isaiah 30:3 In-Context

1 "Woe to the rebellious children," says ADONAI. "They make plans, but the plans are not mine; they develop alliances, but not from my Spirit, in order to pile sin upon sin.

2 They go down to Egypt but don't consult me, seeking refuge in Pharaoh's protection, seeking shelter in Egypt's shadow.

3 But Pharaoh's protection will bring you shame, shelter in Egypt's shadow will lead to disgrace.

4 Though his princes are at Tzo'an, and his envoys have reached Hannes,

5 they all are disappointed with a people that doesn't help them, who give no assistance and no advantage, only disappointment and disgrace."