Translations
Modern
In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them.
Traditional
In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the Lord of hosts, which he shaketh over it.
Literal
In that day Egypt will become like women, and it will tremble and feel dread from the face of the waving of the hand of YHWH of Hosts, which He is waving over it.
Latin
In die illa erit Ægyptus quasi mulieres; et stupebunt, et timebunt a facie commotionis manus Domini exercituum, quam ipse movebit super eam.
Original
Hebrew
English
In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them.
Notes
The uplifted hand (literally waving the hand) was a threatening gesture.
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).
Theme notes and profiles
Egypt Isaiah Messages Against the Nations Salvation in Isaiah
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Topics
Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: Dismay of Its Inhabitants War: Evils of Woman: Timid Women are Timid