Isaiah 20:4 · KJV
"So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt."
King James Version
What does Isaiah 20:4 mean? →Passage Context
2At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.
3And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia;
4So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.
5And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
6And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape?
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view reliance on others for support?
2
What does it mean for you to trust in God alone?
3
When have you experienced shame due to your choices?
Life Application
trust
Evaluate where you place your trust and consider shifting that trust solely to God.
relationships
Be cautious about depending on others for your security; seek God's guidance first.
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