2 "So I will incite Egyptians against Egyptians; And they will each fight against his brother and each against his neighbor, City against city and kingdom against kingdom.
Isaiah 19:2 (NASB95)
As the protests unfold in Egypt, we are seeing the Egyptians actually drawing sides, and battling one another. It appears that this protest and rioting is going to continue for days. The main problem though is that lack of food and drinking water in these centers of population.
Jameison-Fausett-Brown comments on the historical invasion and conquests in Egypt by the Assyrians and different kings and kingdoms through past history. But I think the primary meaning of this prophecy is for the end-times, along with all the other prophecies against the Muslim nations surrounding Israel, as well the prophecy for the LORD to strike Israel, yet rescue a remnant. That prophecy coincides with Zechariah 12-14, also known as the Battle of Armageddon which occurs as the nations of the world battle against Israel to finally destroy her. As that battle will takes place, the LORD Jesus will return in power and glory to take His rightful reign over all the earth.
But for Egypt, what does this tell us? Things will get worse. The LORD will set harsh masters and a strong king over them (Is. 19:4). Does this imply that the Muslim brotherhood will gain the ascendency in the nation of Egypt? It is looking like this is a real possibility for Egypt, as well as the other Muslim countries in turmoil right now. Not only will the Muslim Brotherhood gain power, but according to Is. 19:5-10, most of Egypt's natural resources will be dried up, along with her livelihood.
The results of this will be devastating for the Christians living among these countries, and for Israel. It would certainly escalate tensions in Israel, and the Muslims in Gaza and throughout the Middle-East will be emboldened to carry out attacks against Israel, forcing Israel's hand to defend herself.
The second half of Isaiah 19 speaks of the healing of Egypt, and of her embracing the God of Israel, and even five cities in the land speaking the language of Canaan. It is clear the LORD's intentions with Egypt. It's just going to be a rough road getting her there.
What does this mean for us? We can see that no matter how much the intellectual elite deny it, God's revealed word is true. That means that the return of Jesus Christ, and the day God appointed to judge the world is very near! How can you prepare for this day? If you do not know Christ Jesus as your personal savior, or have never been born again, you need to repent of your sins (turn from and confess to God), ask Jesus to come into your life and make you into the person God created you to be. Then read your Bible daily, pray and openly confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior (Rom. 10:9,10).
Isaiah 19:2 (NASB95)
As the protests unfold in Egypt, we are seeing the Egyptians actually drawing sides, and battling one another. It appears that this protest and rioting is going to continue for days. The main problem though is that lack of food and drinking water in these centers of population.
Jameison-Fausett-Brown comments on the historical invasion and conquests in Egypt by the Assyrians and different kings and kingdoms through past history. But I think the primary meaning of this prophecy is for the end-times, along with all the other prophecies against the Muslim nations surrounding Israel, as well the prophecy for the LORD to strike Israel, yet rescue a remnant. That prophecy coincides with Zechariah 12-14, also known as the Battle of Armageddon which occurs as the nations of the world battle against Israel to finally destroy her. As that battle will takes place, the LORD Jesus will return in power and glory to take His rightful reign over all the earth.
But for Egypt, what does this tell us? Things will get worse. The LORD will set harsh masters and a strong king over them (Is. 19:4). Does this imply that the Muslim brotherhood will gain the ascendency in the nation of Egypt? It is looking like this is a real possibility for Egypt, as well as the other Muslim countries in turmoil right now. Not only will the Muslim Brotherhood gain power, but according to Is. 19:5-10, most of Egypt's natural resources will be dried up, along with her livelihood.
The results of this will be devastating for the Christians living among these countries, and for Israel. It would certainly escalate tensions in Israel, and the Muslims in Gaza and throughout the Middle-East will be emboldened to carry out attacks against Israel, forcing Israel's hand to defend herself.
The second half of Isaiah 19 speaks of the healing of Egypt, and of her embracing the God of Israel, and even five cities in the land speaking the language of Canaan. It is clear the LORD's intentions with Egypt. It's just going to be a rough road getting her there.
What does this mean for us? We can see that no matter how much the intellectual elite deny it, God's revealed word is true. That means that the return of Jesus Christ, and the day God appointed to judge the world is very near! How can you prepare for this day? If you do not know Christ Jesus as your personal savior, or have never been born again, you need to repent of your sins (turn from and confess to God), ask Jesus to come into your life and make you into the person God created you to be. Then read your Bible daily, pray and openly confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior (Rom. 10:9,10).
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