Isa 31:1 | Geneva | STEP | Woe to them that {a} go down to Egypt for help; and rely on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not to the Holy One of Israel, neither {b} seek the LORD! (a) There were two special reasons why the Israelites should not join with the Egyptians: first, because the Lord had commanded them never to return there, lest they should forget the benefit of their redemption: and secondly, lest they should be corrupted with the superstition and idolatry of the Egyptians, and so forsake God, . (b) Meaning, that they forsake the Lord, if they put their trust in worldly things: for they cannot trust in both.

‏ Isaiah 31:1

Woe to them that {a} go down to Egypt for help; and rely on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not to the Holy One of Israel, neither {b} seek the LORD!

(a) There were two special reasons why the Israelites should not join with the Egyptians: first, because the Lord had commanded them never to return there, De 17:16,28:68 lest they should forget the benefit of their redemption: and secondly, lest they should be corrupted with the superstition and idolatry of the Egyptians, and so forsake God, Jer 2:18. (b) Meaning, that they forsake the Lord, if they put their trust in worldly things: for they cannot trust in both.