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In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth;

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Enemies United in Worship

Commentators emphasize the radical nature of this prophecy. Israel, Egypt, and Assyria were historical rivals. Their future union is not political but spiritual, as they come together to worship the one true God. This demonstrates the power of God's grace to reconcile even the most bitter enemies.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 19:24

18th Century

Theologian

In that day shall Israel be the third - That is, the three shall be united as one people. Instead of being rival, hostile, and cont…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 19:24

16th Century

Theologian

In that day Israel shall. Isaiah concludes the promise at which he had briefly glanced, that the Egyptians and Assyrians, as well as Israe…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 19:24

17th Century

Pastor

In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with
Assyria
There shall be a tr…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 19:18–25

17th Century

Minister

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…