In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.
When that day comes, there will be a highway connecting Egypt and Assyria, and the Assyrians will travel to Egypt, and the Egyptians will travel to Assyria, and the Egyptians will worship God together with the Assyrians.
God is promising a future time when two enemy nations, Egypt and Assyria, will be connected in peace and will worship Him together.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th century BC during a time when Assyria was a dominant empire that frequently threatened and clashed with neighboring nations like Egypt and Judah. This verse is part of a broader prophecy in Isaiah 19 that foretells both judgment on Egypt and a future era of reconciliation, symbolizing God's ultimate plan for peace among former enemies. It reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over international relations, pointing to a time when these powerful nations would unite in worship.
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