Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or tail, branch or rush, may do.
There won't be any work left in Egypt that anyone can do - whether they're important leaders or common people, whether they're strong like tree branches or weak like marsh grass.
This verse is saying that God's judgment will bring complete economic collapse to Egypt, affecting every person regardless of their social status or abilities.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during a time when Egypt was a major world power and economic force in the ancient Near East. Isaiah is prophesying about God's judgment that would devastate Egypt's economy so thoroughly that no one - from the highest officials to the lowest workers - would be able to find meaningful work or contribute to society.
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