Isaiah 31:1
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!”
מְאֹד
properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)
שָׁעָה
they look
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שָׁעָה
to gaze at or about (properly, for help); by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or bewildered
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פָּרָשׁ
horsemen
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פָּרָשׁ
a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
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דָּרַשׁ
they seek
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דָּרַשׁ
To seek, to inquire, to consult. Darash. Seek the LORD while He may be found. The seeking that finds God is wholehearted not casual.
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קָדוֹשׁ
the holy one of
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קָדוֹשׁ
Holy, set apart. Qadosh. God alone is truly qadosh. He calls His people to share in His holiness. To be set apart for His purposes.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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עָצַם
they are numerous
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עָצַם
to bind fast, i.e. close (the eyes); intransitively, to be (causatively, make) powerful or numerous; to crunch the bones
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יְהֹוָה
Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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רֶכֶב
chariotry
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רֶכֶב
a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
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סוּס
horses
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סוּס
a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
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רַב
it is many
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רַב
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
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מִצְרַיִם
Egypt
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מִצְרַיִם
Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
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שָׁעַן
they depend
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שָׁעַן
to support one's self
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