And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
And I will turn the Egyptians against each other: they will fight against their own brothers and neighbors; city will fight against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
God is saying He will cause civil war and internal conflict to tear Egypt apart from within.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, written during the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering a divine message about God's judgment on Egypt for its idolatry and rebellion against Him. This verse specifically foretells internal civil strife among the Egyptians, symbolizing how God uses conflict to discipline nations. Historically, this prophecy aligned with periods of Egyptian instability, such as civil wars and invasions, which demonstrated God's sovereignty over world events.
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