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because Yahweh of Hosts has blessed them, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance.
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A Radical Welcome for All Nations
Commentators are unanimous that this verse is a stunning prophecy of God's grace extending beyond Israel. Historical enemies, Egypt and Assyria, are given titles of endearment previously reserved for the chosen nation. This demonstrates that God's ultimate plan of salvation was always meant to include all peoples, foreshadowing the New Covenant reality where Gentiles are welcomed into God's family.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
whom the Lord of hosts shall bless - That is, which united country He shall acknowledge as truly worshipping Him, and on which He shall best…
19th Century
Anglican
Whom the Lord of hosts shall bless ... —In this tripartite holy alliance Israel is to retain the spiritual supremacy. Egy…
16th Century
Protestant
Because the Lord of hosts will bless him. He assigns a reason and explains the former statement; for he shows that, through the undeserved…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whom the Lord of hosts shall bless Not only Israel, but Egypt and Assyria, even all his chosen ones, whether among J…
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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