Isaiah 30:7 bbe — For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.

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"For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end."

— Isaiah 30:7, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 30 — Context

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For his chiefs are at Zoan, and his representatives have come to Hanes.

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For they have all come with offerings to a people of no use to them, in whom is no help or profit, but only shame and a bad name.

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The word about the Beasts of the South. Through the land of trouble and grief, the land of the she-lion and the voice of the lion, of the snake and the burning winged snake, they take their wealth on the backs of young asses, and their stores on camels, to a people in whom is no profit.

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For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.

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Now go, put it in writing before them on a board, and make a record of it in a book, so that it may be for the future, a witness for all time to come.

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For they are an uncontrolled people, false-hearted, who will not give ear to the teaching of the Lord:

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Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not give us word of what is true, but say false things to give us pleasure:

Isaiah 30:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:7 say?
Isaiah 30:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.”
Where is Isaiah 30:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 30:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 30, verse 7.
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 30:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 30:7 in?
Isaiah 30:7 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 30:7?
Isaiah 30:7 reads (BBE): “For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.” 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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