Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together.
The Egyptians are only human beings, not God; and their horses are just flesh and blood, not spiritual beings. When the LORD reaches out his hand in judgment, both the one who gives help and the one who receives help will fall down, and they will all fail together.
God is reminding his people that trusting in human armies and weapons instead of him will lead to disappointment because only God has real power.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Isaiah, the kingdom of Judah faced threats from the powerful Assyrian empire, leading its leaders to seek military alliances with Egypt for protection. The prophet Isaiah warned that such reliance on Egypt was misguided, as Egypt's armies and resources were merely human and finite, unlike the eternal power of God. This verse emphasizes God's sovereignty, urging Judah to trust in divine intervention rather than earthly powers.
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