Isaiah 31:1-2
“Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.”

What does Isaiah 31:1-2 mean?
Isaiah 31:1-2 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel…
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Isaiah 31:1-2 (KJV) provides a poignant reminder of where true strength and security lie: "Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy…
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O Holy One of Israel, We come before You with humble hearts, recognizing our dependence on Your strength and wisdom. In Isaiah 31:1-2, You admonish us, saying, "Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in…
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