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Riding on a swift cloud shows God's control and power over creation (Psalm 104:3). He is coming to judge Judah's enemies (see Deuteronomy 33:26; Psalms 18:9–10; 68:4; 97:2–3).
The idols of Egypt tremble because they are weak and powerless, unable to help (see Isaiah 40:18; 45:16; 46:1).
Egypt relied heavily on the Nile for food, fish, and industry. When the Lord struck the Nile, Egypt would face severe difficulties, and its gods would not be able to help.
See also Jeremiah 46; Ezekiel 29–32.
This section includes predictions of judgment against Damascus, Israel, Ethiopia, and Egypt. The scene shifts from the crisis in 734 BC (the alliance of Syria and Israel; see study note on Isaiah 7:1–25) to the Assyrian crisis in 701 BC (see Isaiah 36–37).
Egypt Isaiah Messages Against the Nations Salvation in Isaiah
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Cherub, Cherubim Isaiah, Book of Nile River Oracle
Topics
Burden of the Prophetic Message Clouds: (Riding Upon) the Power and Greatness of God Clouds: Different Kinds of, Mentioned: Swift Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: Dismay of Its Inhabitants Egypt: Religion of, Idolatrous Egypt: The Country of: Prophecies Against God: Power of Idolatry: Prophecies Relating To Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of The Burden of Egypt Rivers: (Drying up of) of God's Judgments