KJV ORIGINAL
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why do you run around so much, constantly changing your plans? You will be disappointed by Egypt, just like you were disappointed by Assyria.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking why His people keep frantically switching alliances with foreign nations, warning that Egypt will let them down just like Assyria did.
📚 Historical Context
This verse was spoken during a time when the kingdom of Judah was caught between the superpowers of Egypt and Babylon. The people had previously sought military help from Assyria, which failed them, and now they were turning to Egypt for protection instead of trusting in God.
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