Isaiah 30:4 cpdv — For your leaders were at Tanis, and your messengers have traveled even as far as Hanes.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For your leaders were at Tanis, and your messengers have traveled even as far as Hanes. "

— Isaiah 30:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 30 — Context

1

“Woe to the sons of apostasy!” says the Lord. For you would take advice, but not from me. And you would begin to weave, but not by my spirit. Thus do you add sin upon sin!

2

You are walking so as to descend into Egypt, and you have not sought answers from my mouth, instead hoping for assistance from the strength of Pharaoh and placing trust in the shadow of Egypt.

3

And so, the strength of Pharaoh will be your confusion, and trust in the shadow of Egypt will be your disgrace.

4

For your leaders were at Tanis, and your messengers have traveled even as far as Hanes.

5

They have all been confounded because of a people who were not able to offer profit to them, who were not of assistance, nor of other usefulness, except to offer confusion and reproach.

6

The burden of the beasts in the south. In a land of tribulation and anguish, from which go forth the lioness and the lion, the viper and the flying king snake, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of beasts of burden, and their valuables upon the humps of camels, to a people who are not able to offer profit to them.

7

For Egypt will offer assistance, but without purpose or success. Therefore, concerning this, I cried out: “It is only arrogance! Remain calm.”

Isaiah 30:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:4 say?
Isaiah 30:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For your leaders were at Tanis, and your messengers have traveled even as far as Hanes. ”
Where is Isaiah 30:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 30:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 30, verse 4.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 30:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 30:4 in?
Isaiah 30:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 30:4?
Isaiah 30:4 reads (CPDV): “For your leaders were at Tanis, and your messengers have traveled even as far as Hanes. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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