Isaiah 36:6
“Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him.”

What does Isaiah 36:6 mean?
Isaiah 36:6 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust on him." This verse can be found in the book of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Fragile Trust: Leaning on Broken Reeds
In Isaiah 36:6, we read, "Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him." This verse paints a vivid picture of misplaced trust, likening it to…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Trusting in the Lord Over Broken Reliance
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with reverence and awe at Your greatness. I thank You for Your word, for it is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. In the book of Isaiah, Chapter 36, verse 6, You remind us, "Lo, thou trustest in the staff of…
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