Isaiah 31:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The Egyptians are mere humans. They aren't God. Their horses are made of flesh; they can't live for ever. When the LORD shows his power, he will destroy the Egyptians and all who depend on them. Together they will fall.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:8

because the LORD our God fights on our side. The Assyrians must rely on human power alone. These words encouraged the army of Judah.

Psalm 118:8

It is better to trust the LORD for protection than to trust anyone else,

Psalm 33:17

In war the strength of a horse cannot be trusted to take you to safety.

Psalm 9:20

Make the nations afraid and let them all discover just how weak they are.

Isaiah 10:3

But what will you do when you are fiercely attacked and punished by foreigners? Where will you run for help? Where will you hide your valuables?

Isaiah 20:4

Everyone in these two countries will be led away naked and barefoot by the king of Assyria. Young or old, they will be taken prisoner, and Egypt will be disgraced.

Isaiah 20:6

When this happens, the people who live along the coast will say, “Look what happened to them! We ran to them for safety, hoping they would protect us from the king of Assyria. But now, there is no escape for us.”

Isaiah 30:16

said, “No! We will safely escape on speedy horses.” But those who chase you will be even faster.

Isaiah 30:5

But Egypt can't protect you, and to trust that nation is useless and foolish.”

Isaiah 30:7

Egypt can't help you! That's why I call that nation a helpless monster.

Isaiah 36:6

Is he depending on Egypt and its king? That's the same as leaning on a broken stick, and it will go right through his hand.

Isaiah 36:9

How could you defeat even our lowest ranking officer, when you have to depend on Egypt for chariots and cavalry?

Isaiah 9:17

The Lord was angry with his people and kept punishing them, because they had turned against him. They were evil and spoke foolishly. That's why he did not have pity on their young people or on their widows and orphans.

Jeremiah 15:6

My people, you abandoned me and walked away. I am tired of showing mercy; that's why I'll destroy you

Jeremiah 17:5

I, the LORD, have put a curse on those who turn from me and trust in human strength.

Ezekiel 28:2

Ezekiel, son of man, tell the king of Tyre that I am saying: You are so arrogant that you think you're a god and that the city of Tyre is your throne. You may claim to be a god, though you're nothing but a mere human.

Ezekiel 28:9

When you face your enemies, will you still claim to be a god? They will attack, and you will suffer like any other human.

Amos 2:15

Even if you are an expert with a bow and arrow, you will retreat. And you won't get away alive, not even if you run fast or ride a horse.

Matthew 15:14

Stay away from those Pharisees! They are like blind people leading other blind people, and all of them will fall into a ditch.”