KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Therefore, Pharaoh's strength will become your shame, and trusting in Egypt's protection will only bring you confusion.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning that relying on Egypt's military power instead of trusting Him will lead to disappointment and embarrassment.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the time when the kingdom of Judah was being threatened by the Assyrian empire. Instead of trusting God for protection, the leaders of Judah were making political alliances with Egypt, hoping that Pharaoh's army would defend them against their enemies. Egypt was seen as a major military power at the time, but God was warning that this alliance would ultimately fail them.
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