KJV ORIGINAL
In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
On that day, there will be an altar dedicated to the LORD right in the heart of Egypt, and a stone monument honoring the LORD at Egypt's border.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that even Egypt, Israel's former oppressor, will one day worship and honor Him with sacred places throughout their land.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during a time when Egypt was often Israel's enemy or unreliable ally. Isaiah is looking forward to a future time when God's influence would extend beyond Israel to include even the Gentile nations. The altar and pillar represent permanent places of worship and remembrance of God's power.
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