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so shall the king of Assyria lead away the captives of Egypt, and the exiles of Ethiopia, young and old, naked and barefoot, and with buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.
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A Picture of Utter Shame
Commentators emphasize that the description of the captives—naked, barefoot, and exposed—was not merely poetic. It depicts the brutal reality of ancient warfare, designed to inflict maximum humiliation on a proud nation like Egypt. This vivid picture serves as a stark warning about the consequences of defying God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So shall the king of Assyria - The emphasis here is on the word “so.” As Isaiah has walked naked, that is, stripped off his usual clothing, …
19th Century
Anglican
So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians ... — This prediction was not fulfilled in the reign of either Sargon or Sennacherib.…
16th Century
Protestant
The captivity of Egypt and the removal of Ethiopia. The words “captivity” and “removal” are taken collectively, to denote the multitude of…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives
The invasion and conquest of Egypt and Ethiopia.
Isaiah was a sign to the people by his unusual dress when he walked about. He commonly wore…
13th Century
Catholic
In the year that. Here the time of the destruction is described, and it is divided into three parts:
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