Isaiah 30:7 web — For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.

World English Bible

"For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still."

— Isaiah 30:7, World English Bible

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Isaiah 30 — Context

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

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

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The burden of the animals of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, of the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches on the shoulders of young donkeys, and their treasures on the humps of camels, to an unprofitable people.

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For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits 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 forever and ever.

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For it is a rebellious people, lying children, children who will not hear the law of Yahweh;

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who tell the seers, "Don't see!" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.

Isaiah 30:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:7 say?
Isaiah 30:7 in the World English Bible reads: “For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.”
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 (WEB): “For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.” 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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