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Bible Commentaries
Isaiah 31

Bridgeway Bible CommentaryBridgeway Bible Commentary

Verses 1-9


Egypt cannot save Judah (31:1-9)

Isaiah again condemns the Judeans for relying on Egypt instead of on God. The Judeans think they are wise, but actually they are foolish. Real wisdom rests with God, and he knows best how to overthrow Assyria. As for Egypt, it will be defeated, and when it falls, Judah also will fall (31:1-3).
Judah should learn to trust in God. A lion is not terrified by the shouts of shepherds, and God is not terrified by the threats of the Assyrians. He will protect Jerusalem as a mother bird protects her young (4-5). God desires that this whole experience will lead the people of Judah to repent of their sins and throw away their idols (6-7). They will see that victory over the Assyrians comes neither from Egypt nor from idols, but from the living God. He will act against the Assyrians and they will be miraculously defeated (8-9).

Bibliographical Information
Flemming, Donald C. "Commentary on Isaiah 31". "Fleming's Bridgeway Bible Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bbc/isaiah-31.html. 2005.
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