Isaiah 20:5

“And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Then they will be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and Egypt their boast.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they shall be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And they will be full of fear, and will no longer have faith in Ethiopia which was their hope, or in Egypt which was their glory.
- Basic English Bible

And they shall be terrified and ashamed of Ethiopia their confidence, and of Egypt their boast.
- Darby Bible

And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Cush their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
- Webster's Bible

They will be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
- World English Bible

and they have been affrighted and ashamed of Cush their confidence, and of Egypt their beauty,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And they shall be dismayed and ashamed, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 20:5


20:5 They - All that shall trust to them. But under this general expression the Israelites, seem to be principally intended.


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