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In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria; and the Egyptians shall worship with the Assyrians.
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From Enemies to Family
Commentators explain that the 'highway' between Egypt and Assyria, two historical and bitter enemies, symbolizes a radical reconciliation. The prophecy foretells a future where deep-seated hostility is replaced by open communication, peace, and brotherly fellowship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There shall be a highway - A communication; that is, there shall be an alliance between Egypt and Assyria, as constituting parts of…
19th Century
Anglican
In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria. — The prophet’s horizon at once brightens and expands. Pale…
16th Century
Protestant
In that day. The Prophet now foretells that the Lord will diffuse his goodness throughout the whole world; as if he had said, “It will not…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria It signifies that there …
The words, In that day, do not always refer to the passage just before. At a time that was to come, the Egyptians will speak the holy lang…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of Egypt. In this part, the author threatens the destruction of the Egyptians, describing its manner and order…
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