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The fishermen shall lament, and all those who cast angle into the Nile shall mourn, and those who spread nets on the waters shall languish.
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Judgment on a Nation's Lifeline
Commentators stress that fishing was a cornerstone of the Egyptian economy and a staple food for its people. Scholars note that the Nile's fisheries were so productive they generated immense revenue. By targeting this industry, God's judgment strikes at the very source of the nation's sustenance and wealth, causing widespread economic collapse and sorrow.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The fishers also - In this verse and the two following, the prophet describes the calamities that would come upon various classes of the inh…
19th Century
Anglican
The fishers also shall mourn. — With the failure of the river, at least one of the industries of Egypt also failed. Fish …
16th Century
Protestant
And the fishers shall mourn. Isaiah still keeps in view the condition of Egypt. We have previously mentioned that the prophets used those …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The fishers also shall mourn Because there will be no fish to catch, the waters of the river being dried up, and so …
God will come into Egypt with his judgments. He will raise up the causes of their destruction from among themselves.
When ungodly people esc…
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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