Isaiah 30:5 nasb — "Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and…

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""Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and also for reproach.""

— Isaiah 30:5, NASB

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Isaiah 30 — Context

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Who proceed down to Egypt Without consulting Me, To take refuge in the safety of Pharaoh And to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!

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"Therefore the safety of Pharaoh will be your shame And the shelter in the shadow of Egypt, your humiliation.

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"For their princes are at Zoan And their ambassadors arrive at Hanes.

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"Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and also for reproach."

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The oracle concerning the beasts of the Negev. Through a land of distress and anguish, From where come lioness and lion, viper and flying serpent, They carry their riches on the backs of young donkeys And their treasures on camels' humps, To a people who cannot profit them;

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Even Egypt, whose help is vain and empty. Therefore, I have called her "Rahab who has been exterminated."

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Now go, write it on a tablet before them And inscribe it on a scroll, That it may serve in the time to come As a witness forever.

Isaiah 30:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:5 say?
Isaiah 30:5 in the NASB reads: “"Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and also for 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 (NASB): “"Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and also for 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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