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Isaiah 19:4

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I will give over the Egyptians into the hand of a cruel lord. A fierce king will rule over them,” says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.

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Isaiah 19:4 in other translations

And I will give over the Egyptians into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.

Isaiah 19:4 · American Standard Version

Isaiah 19:4 in context

  1. 2I will stir up the Egyptians against the Egyptians, and they will fight everyone against his brother, and everyone against his neighbor; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
  2. 3The spirit of Egypt will fail within it. I will destroy its counsel. They will seek the idols, the charmers, those who have familiar spirits, and the wizards.
  3. 4I will give over the Egyptians into the hand of a cruel lord. A fierce king will rule over them,” says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.
  4. 5The waters will fail from the sea, and the river will be wasted and become dry.
  5. 6The rivers will become foul. The streams of Egypt will be diminished and dried up. The reeds and flags will wither away.