The pronouncement concerning the (A)animals of the (B)Negev:

Through a land of (C)distress and anguish,
From [a]where come lioness and lion, viper and (D)flying serpent,
They (E)carry their riches on the [b]backs of young donkeys,
And their treasures on (F)camels’ humps,
To a people who will not benefit them;
Even Egypt, whose (G)help is vain and empty.
Therefore, I have called [c]her
[d](H)Rahab who has been exterminated.”
Now go, (I)write it on a tablet in their presence
And inscribe it on a scroll,
That it may [e]serve in the time to come
[f]As a witness forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 30:6 Lit them
  2. Isaiah 30:6 Lit shoulders
  3. Isaiah 30:7 Lit this one
  4. Isaiah 30:7 MT They are Rahab or arrogance, to remain; i.e., Egypt, as a sea monster; see note Job 26:12
  5. Isaiah 30:8 Lit be
  6. Isaiah 30:8 As in most ancient versions; MT Forever and ever

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