Isaiah 20:5

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

سَيَتَحَيَّرُونَ وَيُذَلُّونَ بِسَبَبِ كُوشٍ الَّذِي وَضَعُوا فِيهِ آمَالَهُمْ، وَبِسَبَبِ مِصْرٍ الَّتِي افتَخَرُوا بِقُوَّتِهَا.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Isaiah tells us that people will be afraid and ashamed when their hopes in Ethiopia and Egypt do not come true. The message is clear: relying on human powers instead of God will lead to disappointment.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're really excited about a big party that your friend promised, but they forget about it. You might feel sad and upset because you hoped so much for it. This verse says something similar, but about countries instead of parties.

Historical Background

Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BC, during the time when the Assyrians were threatening Israel. The Israelites hoped that other powerful nations like Egypt and Ethiopia would help them, but Isaiah predicts their hopes will be disappointed.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we might place our hopes in financial success or political alliances, only to find them let us down. This verse reminds us to trust God rather than worldly powers for our security and hope.

Topics

• hope
• trust
• disappointment
• foreign relations
• faith
• security

Related Verses

• Isaiah 19:1
• Jeremiah 46:9
• Ezekiel 30:10
• Amos 9:7
• Matthew 12:20

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse mean for Christians today?

It means Christians should not put their trust in worldly powers but in God, as earthly alliances and hopes can lead to disappointment.

Why does Isaiah mention Ethiopia and Egypt?

Isaiah mentions them because they were powerful nations that the Israelites hoped would protect them from Assyrian threats.

How can we avoid the fear and shame mentioned in this verse?

By placing our trust in God rather than in human or political alliances that are unreliable and subject to change.

What can we learn from the Israelites' experience?

We can learn the importance of relying on God's promises rather than human ones, which often lead to disappointment and shame.