KJV ORIGINAL
And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I will turn the Egyptians against each other: they will fight against their own brothers and neighbors; city will fight against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying He will cause civil war and internal conflict to tear Egypt apart from within.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during a time when Egypt was a major world power that often threatened or oppressed Israel. Isaiah prophesied about Egypt's coming political instability and civil wars, which historically occurred during periods when Egypt was divided into competing dynasties and regions. This internal strife would weaken Egypt's ability to dominate other nations.
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