Isaiah 31:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Woe. The fourth of the six woes.

down. It is always "down" to Egypt, geographically and morally.

trust. confide. Hebrew. batah. App-69.

the Holy One of Israel. See note on Isaiah 1:4.Psalms 71:22.

neither seek the LORD. Compare Isaiah 30:2. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 17:16). App-92.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. (with 'eth). App-4.

Isaiah 31:1

1 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!