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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Isaiah 30:7

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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30:7 Harmless Dragon: In ancient mythology, Rahab was the enemy of the good gods and was depicted in fearsome terms, somewhat like a giant crocodile (see 27:1; 51:9; Job 41:1-34). By saying that Egypt was harmless, the prophet meant that it would be of no help to Judah.
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