Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:18
This verse questions why Israel seeks alliances with Egypt and Assyria, contrasting the futility in Isaiah 30:5 of looking to a nation that cannot help.
Jeremiah 2:18: And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?
Contradiction with Ezekiel 29:6-7
This verse describes Egypt as unreliable, further emphasizing the failure of reliance on Egypt as stated in Isaiah 30:5.
Ezekiel 29:6-7: And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I [am] the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
Warns against relying on Egypt for help while emphasizing reliance on God instead, contrasting with the hopes placed on Egypt in Isaiah 30:5.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Hosea 7:11
Compares Ephraim to a silly dove calling on Egypt, highlighting the naivety and foolishness of such an action as described in Isaiah 30:5.
Hosea 7:11: Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:21
Refers to Egypt as a broken reed, underscoring the false hope in relying on Egypt's support, which aligns with the disappointment mentioned in Isaiah 30:5.
2 Kings 18:21: Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, [even] upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so [is] Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him. [trustest: Heb. trustest thee]