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Isaiah 19:16 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Isaiah 19:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 19 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shaketh over it.”
Isaiah 19:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 19:16
'In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shaketh over it.' Egypt becomes 'like women'—not sexist but using ancient Near Eastern military metaphor where 'like women' meant 'unable to fight' (Jeremiah 50:37; 51:30; Nahum 3:13). Egypt's military prowess fails, becoming weak and fearful. The 'shaking of the hand' represents raised hand about to strike—the threatening gesture produces terror before the blow falls. God's mere threatening gesture reduces Egypt to fearful paralysis. This demonstrates ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 19:16
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“they remain in their strongholds; their might has failed; they are become as women: her dwelling places are set on fire; her bars are broken.”
“your troops in your midst are women. The gates of your land are set wide open to your enemies. The fire has devoured your bars.”
“and will split it into seven streams”
“of fear”
“and on their chariots”
“behold”
“the hill of Jerusalem.”
“and will show the descent of his arm”
“you will flee until you are left like a beacon on the top of a mountain”
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”