KJV ORIGINAL
Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Where are Egypt's wise men now? Let them tell you what the LORD Almighty has planned for Egypt—if they can figure it out.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is challenging Egypt's wise counselors to predict His plans, knowing they cannot understand His purposes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy against Egypt, likely written during the 8th century BC when Egypt was a major world power. Egypt was famous for its wise men, magicians, and counselors who advised pharaohs, but Isaiah is pointing out that human wisdom fails before God's sovereignty. The Israelites often looked to Egypt for military alliance against Assyria, but God wanted them to trust Him instead.
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