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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 30:2

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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walk--are now setting out, namely, their ambassadors (Isa 30:4). Egypt--See on Isa 19:1; Isa 20:1. Pharaoh--the generic name of the kings of Egypt, as CÃ&brvbrsar was at Rome. The word in Egyptian means "king" [JOSEPHUS, Antiquities, 8.6,2]. Phra, "the sun," was the hieroglyphic symbol and title of the king. shadow--image from shelter against heat: protection (Psa 121:5-6).
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