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God's Sovereign Judgment
The prophecy begins by showing God's absolute authority over nations. Commentators explain that the image of God 'riding upon a swift cloud' signifies His speed, majesty, and irresistible power to execute judgment. This is not a random event, but a direct intervention by God to demonstrate His control over all national affairs.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 19:1
18th Century
Theologian
The burden of Egypt - This is the title of the prophecy. For the meaning of the word “burden,” see the note at Isaiah 13:1. The word ‘Egypt’…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 19:1
19th Century
Bishop
The burden of Egypt. —In its political aspects, as Egypt and Ethiopia were at this time under the same ruler, Tirhakah, a…
John Gill
On Isaiah 19:1
17th Century
Pastor
The burden of Egypt; &c.] Or a prophecy concerning Egypt, as the Arabic version; a very grievous one, declaring many cala…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 19:1–17
17th Century
Minister
God will come into Egypt with his judgments. He will raise up the causes of their destruction from among themselves.
When ungodly people esc…