And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto the LORD, and perform it.
The LORD will make himself known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will come to know the LORD at that time. They will offer sacrifices and gifts to him, and they will make promises to the LORD and keep them.
God is saying that one day the Egyptian people will come to know and worship him, offering sacrifices and keeping their promises to him.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah lived in Judah during a time when Assyria and Egypt were major powers influencing the region, often drawing Israel into political alliances or conflicts. Isaiah's prophecy in chapter 19 foretells both divine judgment on Egypt for its idolatry and pride, as well as a future era of blessing where Egypt would turn to worship the Lord. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all nations, extending His redemptive plan beyond Israel to include even its historical adversaries.
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