The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more.
The plants growing along the streams, at the mouths of the rivers, and everything planted near the water will dry up, blow away, and disappear completely.
This verse describes how all the vegetation that depends on water sources will completely wither and vanish.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah's prophecy in Chapter 19 was part of a broader oracle against Egypt, delivered during the 8th century BC when Assyria's rising power threatened the region and Egypt was seen as an unreliable ally to Israel. The verse describes the devastation of Egypt's fertile Nile River areas, including papyrus reeds and crops, as a symbol of God's judgment for their idolatry and self-reliance. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations, using natural disasters to enforce accountability.
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