Isaiah 30:5 asv — They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and…

American Standard Version

"They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. "

— Isaiah 30:5, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 30 — Context

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that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!

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Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.

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For their princes are at Zoan, and their ambassadors are come to Hanes.

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They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.

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The burden of the beasts of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the humps of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.

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For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.

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Now go, write it before them on a tablet, and inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever.

Isaiah 30:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:5 say?
Isaiah 30:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. ”
Where is Isaiah 30:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 30:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 30, verse 5.
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 30:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 30:5 in?
Isaiah 30:5 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 30:5?
Isaiah 30:5 reads (ASV): “They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. ” 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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