Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.
This is what the LORD says: The wealth of Egypt, the goods of Ethiopia, and the tall Sabeans will come to you and belong to you. They will follow you as prisoners in chains, bow down before you, and beg you, saying, 'Surely God is with you, and there is no other God besides Him.'
God is promising that wealthy nations will one day recognize His people and acknowledge that the true God is with them.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during Israel's exile in Babylon, when God's people felt abandoned and powerless. Isaiah is foretelling a time when the great trading nations of Africa—Egypt, Ethiopia (Cush), and Saba (likely in modern-day Yemen or Sudan)—would acknowledge Israel's God. These were wealthy, powerful nations known for their tall stature and commercial success.
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