KJV ORIGINAL
Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD Almighty will bless them, saying, 'Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He will bless not just Israel, but also Egypt and Assyria, calling them all His people and His handiwork.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about Egypt, written during a time when Egypt and Assyria were Israel's greatest enemies and oppressors. These nations had conquered, enslaved, or threatened God's people repeatedly throughout their history. Yet Isaiah prophesies of a future time when God will extend His blessing and relationship to these former enemy nations.
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