Isaïe - Caput 19

Isaïe 19.1 onus Aegypti ecce Dominus ascendet super nubem levem et ingredietur Aegyptum et movebuntur simulacra Aegypti a facie eius et cor Aegypti tabescet in medio eius Isaïe 19.2 et concurrere faciam Aegyptios adversum Aegyptios et pugnabit vir contra fratrem suum et vir contra amicum suum civitas adversus civitatem regnum adversus regnum Isaïe 19.3 et disrumpetur spiritus Aegypti in visceribus eius et consilium eius praecipitabo et interrogabunt simulacra sua et divinos suos et pythones et ariolos Isaïe 19.4 et tradam Aegyptum in manu dominorum crudelium et rex fortis dominabitur eorum ait Dominus Deus exercituum Isaïe 19.5 et arescet aqua de mari et fluvius desolabitur atque siccabitur Isaïe 19.6 et deficient flumina adtenuabuntur et siccabuntur rivi aggerum calamus et iuncus marcescet Isaïe 19.7 nudabitur alveus rivi a fonte suo et omnis sementis inrigua siccabitur arescet et non erit Isaïe 19.8 et maerebunt piscatores et lugebunt omnes mittentes in flumen hamum et expandentes rete super faciem aquae marcescent Isaïe 19.9 confundentur qui operabantur linum pectentes et texentes subtilia Isaïe 19.10 et erunt inrigua eius flaccentia omnes qui faciebant lacunas ad capiendos pisces Isaïe 19.11 stulti principes Taneos sapientes consiliarii Pharao dederunt consilium insipiens quomodo dicetis Pharaoni filius sapientium ego filius regum antiquorum Isaïe 19.12 ubi sunt nunc sapientes tui adnuntient tibi et indicent quid cogitaverit Dominus exercituum super Aegyptum Isaïe 19.13 stulti facti sunt principes Taneos emarcuerunt principes Mempheos deceperunt Aegyptum angulum populorum eius Isaïe 19.14 Dominus miscuit in medio eius spiritum vertiginis et errare fecerunt Aegyptum in omni opere suo sicut errat ebrius et vomens Isaïe 19.15 et non erit Aegypto opus quod faciat caput et caudam incurvantem et refrenantem Isaïe 19.16 in die illa erit Aegyptus quasi mulieres et stupebunt et timebunt a facie commotionis manus Domini exercituum quam ipse movebit super eam Isaïe 19.17 et erit terra Iuda Aegypto in festivitatem omnis qui illius fuerit recordatus pavebit a facie consilii Domini exercituum quod ipse cogitavit super eam Isaïe 19.18 in die illa erunt quinque civitates in terra Aegypti loquentes lingua Chanaan et iurantes per Dominum exercituum civitas Solis vocabitur una Isaïe 19.19 in die illa erit altare Domini in medio terrae Aegypti et titulus iuxta terminum eius Domini Isaïe 19.20 et erit in signum et in testimonium Domino exercituum in terra Aegypti clamabunt enim ad Dominum a facie tribulantis et mittet eis salvatorem et propugnatorem qui liberet eos Isaïe 19.21 et cognoscetur Dominus ab Aegypto et cognoscent Aegyptii Dominum in die illa et colent eum in hostiis et muneribus et vota vovebunt Domino et solvent Isaïe 19.22 et percutiet Dominus Aegyptum plaga et sanabit eam et revertentur ad Dominum et placabitur eis et sanabit eos Isaïe 19.23 in die illa erit via de Aegypto in Assyrios et intrabit Assyrius Aegyptum et Aegyptius in Assyrios et servient Aegyptii Assur Isaïe 19.24 in die illa erit Israhel tertius Aegyptio et Assyrio benedictio in medio terrae Isaïe 19.25 cui benedixit Dominus exercituum dicens benedictus populus meus Aegypti et opus manuum mearum Assyrio hereditas autem mea Israhel

Isaïe : Caput 19

Isaiah's Prophecy about Egypt

Chapter 19 of the book of Isaiah offers us a revelatory prophecy concerning Egypt. How does God manage to transform even his enemies? This astonishing text anticipates the judgment of Egypt, followed by its conversion and blessing. A remarkable aspect of this chapter is the vision of reconciliation between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel. Isaiah 19 testifies to God's transforming power over entire nations.

Let's reflect together on five biblical passages that illuminate the redemptive hope present in this extraordinary chapter.

Ezekiel 29:2

"Son of man, set yourself against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt." This verse echoes the judgment pronounced against Egypt in Isaiah 19, illustrating the consistency of the prophecies regarding this nation.

Jeremiah 46:25

"The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, says, 'I will punish Ammon, the god of Thebes, and Egypt, with its gods and its kings, both Pharaoh and those who trust in him.'" Jeremiah, similar to Isaiah 19, prophesies against Egypt, emphasizing judgment against the Egyptian gods.

Acts 7:9-10

"Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him into slavery in Egypt. But God was with him and delivered him from all his troubles. He gave him wisdom and favor in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him administrator over Egypt and all his palace." This passage recalls the story of Joseph in Egypt, contrasting with the prophecy in Isaiah 19 about the tumultuous future of that nation.

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 Feast of Tabernacles." This verse refers to the promise in Isaiah 19:21-25, that Egypt will one day worship the Lord.

Revelation 11:8

"Their bodies will be exposed in the main street of the great city, figuratively called Sodom and Egypt, where their Lord was crucified." This passage uses Egypt as a spiritual symbol, echoing the symbolic role of Egypt in Isaiah 19. Through these verses, we understand that divine transformation is possible, even for those who seem far from God. The hope of reconciliation and blessing remains, illuminating our journey of faith.