The Lord is saying to the Children of Israel that they are rebellious children. He says that they sin because they violate His Law by trusting in the Egyptians instead of turning to Him. The double sin is:
1. Not trusting
2. Making an alliance with Egypt as a refuge from the Assyrians.
The corrupt Egyptians, who were the Israelites enemy, were as sinful as their other enemy, the Assyrians. So, they sought protection with one enemy from another. This was all in violation of their Law and special relationship with the God of this universe. They were putting their confidence in the weakness of men and not the strength of the Creator, which is always a foolish move in any situation.
This then provides the Spiritual message for all. There is no other person to trust our circumstances other then the Lord God of this Universe. This was known from the Mosaic Law given about 1445 BC and reaffirmed by King Solomon about 950 BC. Obedience to God’s Law is the key to receiving His blessings, in all things. When a nation loses its trust in God many problems begin.
Proverbs 3:5–7
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, And, he shall direct thy paths. 7Be not wise in thine own eyes: Fear the LORD, and depart from evil (KJV).
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