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Isaiah 20:5 Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.
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href="/bsb/isaiah/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Those who trusted in Cush and boasted in Egypt will be dismayed and put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the Philistines will be thrown into panic, for they counted on the power of Ethiopia and boasted of their allies in Egypt!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they shall be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and of Egypt their boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation and Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they will be terrified and ashamed because of Cush their hope and Egypt their pride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“Then they will be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and Egypt their boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then they shall be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and Egypt their boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then they will be dismayed and ashamed because of Ethiopia their hope and Egypt their boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then they will be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and Egypt their boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they shall be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They will be confused and frustrated, because they depended on Ethiopia and bragged about Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they shall be dismayed and ashamed, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the people will be shattered and ashamed because Sudan was their hope and Egypt was their beauty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who have put their trust in Ethiopia and have boasted about Egypt will be disillusioned, their hopes shattered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they will be dismayed and put to shame because of Cush, their hope, and Egypt, their jewel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those who put their hope in Cush and took pride in Egypt will be afraid and embarrassed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They will be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Cush their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They will be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they have been frightened and ashamed of Cush their confidence, and of Egypt their beauty,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they have been affrighted and ashamed of Cush their confidence, and of Egypt their beauty,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they were dismayed and ashamed of Cush their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they shall be afraid, and ashamed of Ethiopia their hope, and of Egypt their glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they will be afraid and confounded over Ethiopia, their hope, and Egypt, their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They shall be dismayed and ashamed because of Ethiopia, their hope, and because of Egypt, their boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And they shall be dismayed and confounded because of Ethiopia their hope and of Egypt their boast.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they shall be defeated and ashamed of Ethiopia their trust, and of Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall be defeated and they will be ashamed of Cush their trust, and of Egypt their glory<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they shall be dismayed and ashamed, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Egyptians being defeated shall be ashamed of the Ethiopians, in whom they had trusted; for they were their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/20-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=4149" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/20.htm">A Sign Against Egypt and Cush</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3568.htm" title="3568: mik·kūš (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably of foreign origin; Cush, the name of a son of Ham, and of his territory; also of an Israelite.">Those who made Cush</a> <a href="/hebrew/4007.htm" title="4007: mab·bā·ṭām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Expectation. Or mebbat; from nabat; something expected, i.e. expectation.">their hope</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">and Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: tip̄·’ar·tām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">their boast</a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: wə·ḥat·tū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">will be dismayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: wā·ḇō·šū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">and ashamed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>And on that day the dwellers of this coastland will say, ‘See what has happened to our source of hope, those to whom we fled for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-3.htm">Isaiah 30:3</a></span><br />But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-6.htm">Ezekiel 29:6-7</a></span><br />Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD. For you were only a staff of reeds to the house of Israel. / When Israel took hold of you with their hands, you splintered, tearing all their shoulders; when they leaned on you, you broke, and their backs were wrenched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-21.htm">2 Kings 18:21</a></span><br />Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/10-6.htm">Hosea 10:6</a></span><br />Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/4-17.htm">Lamentations 4:17</a></span><br />All the while our eyes were failing as we looked in vain for help. We watched from our towers for a nation that could not save us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-15.htm">Ezekiel 17:15</a></span><br />But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Isaiah 36:6</a></span><br />Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/2-36.htm">Jeremiah 2:36</a></span><br />How impulsive you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-16.htm">2 Chronicles 28:16</a></span><br />At that time King Ahaz sent for help from the king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm">Isaiah 31:3</a></span><br />But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/36-9.htm">Isaiah 36:9</a></span><br />For how can you repel a single officer among the least of my master’s servants when you depend on Egypt for chariots and horsemen?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Isaiah 30:7</a></span><br />Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.</p><p class="hdg">afraid</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/30-3.htm">Isaiah 30:3,5,7</a></b></br> Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt <i>your</i> confusion… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Isaiah 36:6</a></b></br> 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 <i>is</i> Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/18-21.htm">2 Kings 18:21</a></b></br> Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, <i>even</i> upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so <i>is</i> Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.</p><p class="hdg">their glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-22.htm">Isaiah 2:22</a></b></br> Cease ye from man, whose breath <i>is</i> in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23,24</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise <i>man</i> glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty <i>man</i> glory in his might, let not the rich <i>man</i> glory in his riches: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD; Cursed <i>be</i> the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/13-8.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-9.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-15.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-4.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-9.htm">Confounded</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Cush</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-8.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Ethiopia</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-14.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Trusted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/21-3.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-9.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-4.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-9.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-20.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-6.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Confounded</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-9.htm">Cush</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-3.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-5.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-9.htm">Ethiopia</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-6.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-16.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-6.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-10.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-18.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Trusted</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/20-1.htm">A type prefiguring the shameful captivity of Egypt and Ethiopia.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Cush was known for its military strength and wealth, making it an attractive ally for smaller nations. In the biblical context, Israel and Judah often sought alliances with powerful neighbors like Cush to protect themselves from larger empires such as Assyria. This reliance on human power rather than divine guidance is a recurring theme in the Bible, highlighting the futility of trusting in worldly powers over God. The historical context shows that Cush was a significant power during the 8th century BC, often involved in the politics of the Near East.<p><b>and Egypt their boast</b><br>Egypt, like Cush, was a powerful nation with a rich history and formidable military. The Israelites often looked to Egypt for support against threats from the north, particularly from Assyria. Boasting in Egypt implies a sense of pride and confidence in their alliance, believing that Egypt's strength could save them. However, the Bible frequently warns against such alliances, emphasizing that true security comes from God alone. This is evident in other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/31.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a>, which cautions against relying on Egypt for help. Historically, Egypt was a dominant force in the region, but its power was waning during Isaiah's time, making reliance on it even more precarious.<p><b>will be dismayed and ashamed</b><br>The outcome of relying on Cush and Egypt is dismay and shame, indicating the failure of these alliances to provide the expected protection and support. This serves as a prophetic warning to the Israelites that their trust in human powers will lead to disappointment. The dismay and shame reflect the broader biblical theme of the consequences of forsaking God for worldly solutions. This phrase also connects to the prophetic nature of Isaiah's ministry, where he often foretold the downfall of nations that opposed God's will. Theologically, this underscores the importance of faith in God rather than in human strength, a principle that resonates throughout the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/cush.htm">Cush</a></b><br>An ancient kingdom located in what is now Sudan, often associated with strength and military prowess. In the context of Isaiah, Cush represents a source of false hope for Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>A powerful nation in the ancient Near East, known for its wealth and military might. Israel often looked to Egypt for political alliances and security.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The people of God who are being warned through the prophet Isaiah not to place their trust in foreign powers instead of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, warning them of the consequences of their actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_judgment.htm">Prophecy of Judgment</a></b><br>The event where Isaiah warns of the impending judgment on those who rely on Cush and Egypt instead of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_misplaced_trust.htm">The Danger of Misplaced Trust</a></b><br>Trusting in worldly powers and alliances can lead to disappointment and shame. True security is found in God alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Placing hope in anything other than God is a form of idolatry. It leads to spiritual blindness and eventual downfall.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>God is sovereign over all nations and their destinies. His plans will prevail regardless of human alliances and strategies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a></b><br>This passage serves as a call to repentance for those who have placed their trust in worldly powers. It is an invitation to return to God and rely on His strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to have faith in God's promises and His ability to deliver and protect, rather than seeking security in human institutions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_command_isaiah's_nakedness.htm">How does Isaiah's prolonged nakedness (Isaiah 20:2-3) align with other biblical commands on decency, and why would God command a prophet to violate modesty for an extended period?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_isaiah's_nakedness_documented.htm">If Isaiah truly walked 'naked and barefoot' for three years (Isaiah 20:2-3), why doesn't any external source mention such a shocking act, and how could it have gone unnoticed by contemporaries?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_isaiah_20_4_literal_or_symbolic.htm">Is Isaiah 20:4's depiction of Egyptians and Ethiopians led away naked exaggerated or symbolic, considering large forced marches usually leave historical or archaeological evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_metaverse.htm">Why did Isaiah deliver his message unclothed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They shall be afraid and ashamed</span>. Those who have resorted to Egypt and Ethiopia for aid shall be "ashamed" of their folly in doing so, and "afraid" of its consequences (see the last clause of ver. 6). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/20-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Those who made Cush</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכּוּשׁ֙</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kūš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son of Ham, also his descendants, also a land in the southern Nile Valley</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hope</span><br /><span class="heb">מַבָּטָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(mab·bā·ṭām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4007.htm">Strong's 4007: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something expected, expectation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their boast</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּפְאַרְתָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(tip̄·’ar·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beauty, glory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be dismayed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחַתּ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥat·tū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ashamed.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָבֹ֑שׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḇō·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/20-5.htm">Isaiah 20:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/20-5.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 20:5 They will be dismayed and confounded because (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 20:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 20:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/20-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 20:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 20:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>