In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shaketh over it.
On that day, Egypt will be like fearful women, trembling and afraid because of the LORD Almighty's threatening hand raised against them.
This verse says that mighty Egypt will become weak and terrified when God shows His power against them.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was written during a time when Egypt was a major world power that Israel often looked to for military protection against other empires like Assyria and Babylon. Isaiah is prophesying that even this great nation will tremble before God's judgment. The comparison to women reflects the ancient cultural understanding of women as physically weaker, though this was meant to emphasize Egypt's helplessness before God's power rather than demean women.
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