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I will give over the Egyptians into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, says the Lord, Yahweh of Hosts.

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God's Sovereignty Over Nations

Commentators unanimously highlight that this verse demonstrates God's absolute control over world affairs. The text says, "I will give over the Egyptians," showing that the rise of this oppressive ruler is not an accident of history but a direct act of divine judgment. As John Gill notes, the closing phrase, "saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts," serves as a divine signature, guaranteeing the prophecy's fulfillment.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 19:4

18th Century

Theologian

And the Egyptians - The Egyptian nation; the entire people, though divided into factions and contending with each other.

Will I gi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 19:4

19th Century

Bishop

Into the hand of a cruel lord. —The later history of Egypt presents so many examples of oppressive government that it is …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 19:4

16th Century

Theologian

And I will deliver the Egyptians into the hand of a cruel master. He now shows what will happen to the Egyptians, after having lost courag…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 19:4

17th Century

Pastor

And the Egyptians will I give over into the hands of a
cruel lord
Not of Sennacherib …

Matthew Henry

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…