Isaiah 30:4 The Blessing and Restoration of Israel

4 Though they have officials in Zoan
and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,

Meaning of Isaiah 30:4

Isaiah 30:4, "Though they have officials in Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes," highlights Israel's reliance on foreign alliances instead of trusting in God. The verse emphasizes the futility of depending on worldly powers, urging a return to seeking God’s guidance and protection above all.

Cross References for Isaiah 30:4

Numbers 13:22 - They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai and Talmai, the descen... Click to read the verse Numbers 13:22 Click to read the verse Numbers 13:22

Ezekiel 30:14 - I will lay waste Upper Egypt, set fire to Zoan and inflict punishment on Thebes. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 30:14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 30:14

Isaiah 19:11 - The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; the wise counselors of Pharaoh give senseless advi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:11

Jeremiah 43:7 - So they entered Egypt in disobedience to the Lord and went as far as Tahpanhes. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 43:7 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 43:7

2 Kings 17:4 - But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea was a traitor, for he had sent envoys to So king... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:4 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:4

Jeremiah 49:14 - I have heard a message from the Lord: An envoy was sent to the nations to say, “Assemble yourse... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:14

Obadiah 1:1 - The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Sovereign Lord says about Edom— We have heard a message... Click to read the verse Obadiah 1:1 Click to read the verse Obadiah 1:1

Isaiah 57:9 - You went to Molech with olive oil and increased your perfumes. You sent your ambassadors far aw... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:9

Hosea 7:16 - They do not turn to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the s... Click to read the verse Hosea 7:16 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:16

Ezekiel 30:18 - Dark will be the day at Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt; there her proud strength will... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 30:18 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 30:18

Hosea 7:11-12 - “Ephraim is like a dove, easily deceived and senseless— now calling to Egypt, now turning to As... Click to read the verse Hosea 7:11-12 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:11-12