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ESV Global Study Bible :: Footnotes for Isaiah 31

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Isa. 31:1 Woe. See note on 28:1. go down to Egypt for help. See 28:15; 29:15; 30:1–7; 16. horses . . . chariots . . . horsemen. A military advantage desirable to Judah, but already defeated by God (see Ex. 14:5–28; 15:2; 4; Ps. 20:7; Isa. 36:8–9). many . . . very strong. Judah is deceived by appearances (see Ps. 147:10–11).

Isa. 31:2 he is wise and brings disaster. Judah’s diplomats think it is wise to seek Egypt’s help, but God uses their plans to bring disaster. does not call back his words. Unlike human leaders, God is so wise that he does not have to change course on the basis of new information.

Isa. 31:3 Isaiah argues for the superiority of a spiritual ally over a human one (see 2 Chron. 32:8; Ps. 56:4; Isa. 2:22; 40:28–30; Jer. 17:5–6). The helper is Egypt; he who is helped is Judah.

Isa. 31:6–7 Turn to him. See 30:15. deeply revolted. Judah has to be told that their spiritual unfaithfulness is serious. idols. See 2:20.

Isa. 31:9 His rock, fire. See 6:6–7 and 33:14. When Assyria attacked Jeru­salem, they walked into a furnace.

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