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Liber Isaiae, 19

1. onus Ægypti ecce Dominus ascendet super nubem levem et ingredietur Ægyptum et movebuntur simulacra Ægypti a facie ejus et cor Ægypti tabescet in medio ejus

1. The burden of Egypt. Behold the Lord will ascend upon a swift cloud, and will enter into Egypt, and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst thereof.

2. et concurrere faciam Ægyptios adversum Ægyptios et pugnabit vir contra fratrem suum et vir contra amicum suum civitas adversus civitatem regnum adversus regnum

2. And I will set the Egyptians to fight against the Egyptians: and they shall fight brother against brother, and friend against friend, city against city, kingdom against kingdom.

3. et disrumpetur spiritus Ægypti in visceribus ejus et consilium ejus præcipitabo et interrogabunt simulacra sua et divinos suos et pythones et ariolos

3. And the spirit of Egypt shall be broken in the bowels thereof, and I will cast down their counsel: and they shall consult their idols, and their diviners, and their wizards, and soothsayers.

4. et tradam Ægyptum in manu dominorum crudelium et rex fortis dominabitur eorum ait Dominus Deus exercituum

4. And I will deliver Egypt into the hand of cruel masters, and a strong king shall rule over them, saith the Lord the God of hosts.

5. et arescet aqua de mari et fluvius desolabitur atque siccabitur

5. And the water of the sea shall be dried up, and the river shall be wasted and dry.

6. et deficient flumina adtenuabuntur et siccabuntur rivi aggerum calamus et juncus marcescet

6. And the rivers shall fail: the streams of the banks shall be diminished, and be dried up. The reed and the bulrush shall wither away.

7. nudabitur alveus rivi a fonte suo et omnis sementis inrigua siccabitur arescet et non erit

7. The channel of the river shall be laid bare from its fountain, and every thing sown by the water shall be dried up, it shall wither away, and shall be no more.

8. et mærebunt piscatores et lugebunt omnes mittentes in flumen hamum et expandentes rete super faciem aquæ marcescent

8. The fishers also shall mourn, and all that cast a hook into the river shall lament, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish away.

9. confundentur qui operabantur linum pectentes et texentes subtilia

9. They shall be confounded that wrought in flax, combing and weaving fine linen.

10. et erunt inrigua ejus flaccentia omnes qui faciebant lacunas ad capiendos pisces

10. And its watery places shall be dry, all they shall mourn that made pools to take fishes.

11. stulti principes Taneos sapientes consiliarii Pharao dederunt consilium insipiens quomodo dicetis Pharaoni filius sapientium ego filius regum antiquorum

11. The princes of Tanis are become fools, the wise counsellors of Pharao have given foolish counsel: how will you say to Pharao: I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?

12. ubi sunt nunc sapientes tui adnuntient tibi et indicent quid cogitaverit Dominus exercituum super Ægyptum

12. Where are now thy wise men? let them tell thee, and shew what the Lord of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.

13. stulti facti sunt principes Taneos emarcuerunt principes Mempheos deceperunt Ægyptum angulum populorum ejus

13. The princes of Tanis are become fools, the princes of Memphis are gone astray, they have deceived Egypt, the stay of the people thereof.

14. Dominus miscuit in medio ejus spiritum vertiginis et errare fecerunt Ægyptum in omni opere suo sicut errat ebrius et vomens

14. The Lord hath mingled in the midst thereof the spirit of giddiness: and they have caused Egypt to err in all its works, as a drunken man staggereth and vomiteth.

15. et non erit Ægypto opus quod faciat caput et caudam incurvantem et refrenantem

15. And there shall be no work for Egypt, to make head or tail, him that bendeth down, or that holdeth back.

16. in die illa erit Ægyptus quasi mulieres et stupebunt et timebunt a facie commotionis manus Domini exercituum quam ipse movebit super eam

16. In that day Egypt shall be like unto women, and they shall be amazed, and afraid, because of the moving of the hand of the Lord of hosts, which he shall move over it.

17. et erit terra Juda Ægypto in festivitatem omnis qui illius fuerit recordatus pavebit a facie consilii Domini exercituum quod ipse cogitavit super eam

17. And the land of Juda shall be a terror to Egypt: every one that shall remember it shall tremble because of the counsel of the Lord of hosts, which he hath determined concerning it.

18. in die illa erunt quinque civitates in terra Ægypti loquentes lingua Chanaan et jurantes per Dominum exercituum civitas Solis vocabitur una

18. In that day there shall be five cities in the land of Egypt, speaking the language of Chanaan, and swearing by the Lord of hosts: one shall be called the city of the sun.

19. in die illa erit altare Domini in medio terræ Ægypti et titulus juxta terminum ejus Domini

19. In that day there shall be an altar of the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a monument of the Lord at the borders thereof:

20. et erit in signum et in testimonium Domino exercituum in terra Ægypti clamabunt enim ad Dominum a facie tribulantis et mittet eis salvatorem et propugnatorem qui liberet eos

20. It shall be for a sign, and for a testimony to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt. For they shall cry to the Lord because of the oppressor, and he shall send them a Saviour and a defender to deliver them.

21. et cognoscetur Dominus ab Ægypto et cognoscent Ægyptii Dominum in die illa et colent eum in hostiis et muneribus et vota vovebunt Domino et solvent

21. And the Lord shall be known by Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the Lord in that day, and shall worship him with sacrifices and offerings: and they shall make vows to the Lord, and per- form them.

22. et percutiet Dominus Ægyptum plaga et sanabit eam et revertentur ad Dominum et placabitur eis et sanabit eos

22. And the Lord shall strike Egypt with a scourge, and shall heal it, and they shall return to the Lord, and he shall be pacified towards them, and heal them.

23. in die illa erit via de Ægypto in Assyrios et intrabit Assyrius Ægyptum et Ægyptius in Assyrios et servient Ægyptii Assur

23. In that day there shall be a way from Egypt to the Assyrians, and the Assyrian shall enter into Egypt, and the Egyptian to the Assyrians, and the Egyptians shall serve the Assyrian.

24. in die illa erit Israël tertius Ægyptio et Assyrio benedictio in medio terræ

24. In that day shall Israel be the third to the Egyptian and the Assyrian: a blessing in the midst of the land,

25. cui benedixit Dominus exercituum dicens benedictus populus meus Ægypti et opus manuum mearum Assyrio hereditas autem mea Israël

25. Which the Lord of hosts hath blessed, saying: Blessed be my people of Egypt, and the work of my hands to the Assyrian: but Israel is my inheritance.



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Footnotes:

19:1-4 - The prophecy against Egypt describes the division and collapse of the nation as a result of its idolatry and self-sufficiency. This judgment reveals the weakness of the Egyptian gods before the God of Israel (see also Ezekiel 30:13 and Zephaniah 2:12).

19:5-10 - The Nile, Egypt's lifeblood, will dry up, causing famine and despair. This natural disaster demonstrates that true security lies not in riches, but in dependence on God (see also Isaiah 37:25 and Psalm 104:10-13).

19:11-15 - The wise men of Egypt become fools, unable to guide the nation. This failure of human leaders highlights that only God's wisdom is reliable and effective (see also Proverbs 21:30 and 1 Corinthians 1:20).

19:16-17 - Egypt will be seized with the fear of the Lord and will be subject to Judah. This illustrates God's power over the nations and His ability to subdue the proud (see also Isaiah 2:10-11 and Jeremiah 46:27-28).

19:18-25 - In the future, Egypt, Israel, and Assyria will be blessed together. This scenario symbolizes the unity of the nations under God's blessing and the peace He will bring to the world (see also Zechariah 14:16-19 and Ephesians 2:14).

Verses related to Liber Isaiae, 19:

Isaiah chapter 19 prophesies about Egypt. How does God transform even His enemies? This astonishing text predicts Egypt's judgment, followed by its conversion and blessing. The chapter presents a remarkable vision of reconciliation between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel. Isaiah 19 demonstrates God's transforming power over entire nations. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that elucidate the redemptive hope present in this extraordinary chapter.

Ezekiel 29:2: "Son of man, turn against Pharaoh king of Egypt and prophesy against him and against all Egypt." - This verse echoes the judgment against Egypt pronounced in Isaiah 19, showing the consistency of the prophecies against this nation.

Jeremiah 46:25: "The Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, says: 'I am about to punish Ammon, god of Thebes, and Egypt with its gods and its kings, both Pharaoh and those who trust in him.'" - Jeremiah prophesies against Egypt in a similar way to Isaiah 19, emphasizing judgment against the Egyptian gods.

Acts 7:9-10: "Because they were jealous of Joseph, the patriarchs sold him into slavery in Egypt. But God was with him and delivered him from all his tribulations. He gave him wisdom and favor before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him administrator of Egypt and his entire palace." - This passage recalls the story of Joseph in Egypt, contrasting with the prophecy in Isaiah 19 about Egypt's tumultuous future.

Zechariah 14:18: "If the family in Egypt does not go up to worship, there will be no rain. The Lord will send the plague with which he will strike the nations that do not go up to celebrate the festival of the booths." - This verse relates to the promise in Isaiah 19:21-25 that Egypt will one day worship the Lord.

Revelation 11:8: "Their bodies will be exposed on the main street of the great city, which is figuratively called Sodom and Egypt, where their Lord was also crucified." - This passage uses Egypt as a spiritual symbol, echoing Egypt's symbolic role in Isaiah 19.

FAQ:

What does Isaiah prophesy about Egypt in Isaiah 19?

Isaiah prophesies that Egypt will be defeated and thrown into disarray because of its turning away from God. There will be internal conflicts, and Egypt will be destroyed as a world power. (Isaiah 19:1-15)

How will Egypt be restored, according to Isaiah 19?

Isaiah prophesies that after the judgment, Egypt will be restored, and the people will worship God. God will turn Egypt back to Him, and there will be peace and reconciliation. (Isaiah 19:16-25)

What does Isaiah say about the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel?

Isaiah prophesies that in the future, Egypt, Assyria, and Israel will unite in worship of the Lord. They will form a covenant of peace and worship, bringing blessing to the earth. (Isaiah 19:24-25)

How does Isaiah describe God's judgment on Egypt in Isaiah 19?

Isaiah describes a severe judgment on Egypt, with political, economic, and social disorder. God will use a cruel king, and the Egyptians will face hardship as a consequence of their sin. (Isaiah 19:2-10)

What can we learn about God's justice from Isaiah 19?

Isaiah 19 teaches that God is just in His judgment, punishing the nations for their idolatry and rebellion, but also offering restoration to those who repent and turn to Him. (Isaiah 19:1-25)


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