Lecture 17

^4:17^ Ain. While we were yet standing, our eyes failed, expecting help for us in vain, when we looked attentively towards a nation that was not able to save us.

83. Here he excludes the possibility of escape, excluding four ways of possible escape.

First, the help of friends: while we were yet standing, we were waiting, expecting help for us in vain, namely, the Egyptians. For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose (Isa 30:7).