Geographical and Historical Context
Egypt, a prominent nation in the northeastern corner of Africa, is frequently mentioned in the Bible. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the east. The Nile River, which flows through Egypt, is a significant geographical feature that has historically provided sustenance and fertility to the land. In biblical times, Egypt was a powerful and influential kingdom, known for its advanced civilization, monumental architecture, and complex society.

Biblical Significance
Egypt holds a significant place in biblical narratives, serving as both a place of refuge and a land of oppression. It is often depicted as a symbol of worldly power and idolatry, yet it also plays a crucial role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

Patriarchal Period
In the time of the patriarchs, Egypt was a place of refuge during famine. Abraham journeyed to Egypt due to a severe famine in Canaan (Genesis 12:10). Later, Joseph, one of Jacob's sons, was sold into slavery and taken to Egypt, where he rose to prominence as a ruler under Pharaoh. Joseph's position allowed him to save his family from famine, leading to the Israelites' settlement in Egypt (Genesis 41-47).

The Exodus
The most significant biblical event associated with Egypt is the Exodus. The Israelites, who had grown numerous in Egypt, were subjected to harsh slavery under a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph (Exodus 1:8-14). God called Moses to lead His people out of Egypt, resulting in a series of divine plagues that culminated in the Passover and the Israelites' miraculous escape through the parted Red Sea (Exodus 7-14). This event is foundational to Israel's identity and is frequently referenced throughout Scripture as a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness.

Prophetic Writings
Egypt is often mentioned in the prophetic books as a symbol of human pride and opposition to God. The prophets frequently warned Israel against relying on Egypt for military alliances, emphasizing trust in God alone (Isaiah 31:1). Egypt's eventual downfall is prophesied as a demonstration of God's sovereignty over the nations (Ezekiel 29-32).

New Testament References
In the New Testament, Egypt is noted as the place where Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus sought refuge from King Herod's massacre of the innocents (Matthew 2:13-15). This event fulfilled the prophecy, "Out of Egypt I called My Son" (Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:15), linking Jesus' life to the history of Israel and God's deliverance.

Symbolism and Theology
Egypt often symbolizes bondage and sin in biblical theology. The Israelites' deliverance from Egypt is a type of the greater deliverance from sin through Jesus Christ. The Exodus narrative is a powerful foreshadowing of salvation, illustrating themes of redemption, covenant, and divine intervention.

Cultural and Religious Influence
Egypt was known for its polytheistic religion, with a pantheon of gods and goddesses. This idolatry is frequently condemned in the Bible, and the plagues of Egypt are seen as judgments against these false deities (Exodus 12:12). The cultural and religious practices of Egypt often stood in contrast to the monotheistic worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

Conclusion
While Egypt is portrayed as a land of both refuge and oppression, its role in biblical history underscores the themes of God's sovereignty, deliverance, and the unfolding of His redemptive purposes. The narratives involving Egypt serve as enduring reminders of God's faithfulness and the call to trust in Him above all earthly powers.4714. Mitsrayim -- a son of Ham, also his desc. and their country ...
... and their country in NW Africa. Transliteration: Mitsrayim Phonetic Spelling:
(mits-rah'-yim) Short Definition: Egypt. ... Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. ...
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Before Egypt's Throne
... CHAPTER XXXIX BEFORE EGYPT'S THRONE. ... "Holy Isis! Lady Masanath," he exclaimed;
"where in all Egypt hast thou hidden thyself these fourteen days? ...
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Hymn for the Lighting of the Lamps
... But, mad with jealous fury, Egypt's king Calls his great host to battle for their
lord: Swiftly the cohorts gather at his word, And down the mail-clad lines ...
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The Hardening in the Sacred Scripture.
... This is plainly evident from God's charge to Moses concerning the king of Egypt:
"Thou shalt speak all that I command thee; and I will harden Pharaoh's heart ...
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The Traitors
... The morning of the second day after the lifting of the darkness lay golden over
Egypt, blue-shadowed before the houses and trees to the west and shimmering and ...
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The Murket's Sacrifice
... "Har-hat! And behold the miseries of Egypt! Shall ... it! He is destroying
Egypt for his ambition's sake! And that a son of mine"me! ...
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The Sovereignty of God in Reprobation
... In giving him being, in preserving him through infancy and childhood, in
raising him to the throne of Egypt, God had one end in view. ...
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The Conspiracy
... "Thou knowest that Egypt will never have peace until the Hebrews depart. ... But it is
the Hebrew's, and if it were delivered into his hands it would redeem Egypt. ...
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Canaan
... on either side. Egypt was in shadow"her sun behind the Libyan
heights,"but the short twilight had not fallen. Overhead were ...
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Christ Our Passover
... Israel was in Egypt, in extreme bondage; the severity of their slavery had continually
increased till it was so oppressive that their incessant groans went up ...
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Footnotes
... 141 Hebrew kebel = breath. 142 Egypt. 143 So Greek. 144 Lit. shepherds. ... Noph = Memphis,
Egypt's capital; Tahpanhes = Daphne on the Egyptian road to Palestine. ...
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Egypt's (13 Occurrences)
...Egypt's (13 Occurrences). ... Genesis 47:21 And as for the people, he removed them city
by city, from one end of the border of Egypt even to the other end thereof. ...
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Zo'an (7 Occurrences)
... (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.) (See RSV). ... Psalms 78:43
how he set his signs in Egypt, his wonders in the field of Zoan, (See RSV). ...
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Overseers (47 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land,
and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt's produce in the seven ...
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Genubath (1 Occurrence)
... He was brought up in Pharaoh's household. His mother was a sister of Tahpenes,
the king of Egypt's wife, mentioned in 1 Kings 11:20. Int. ...
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Interpret (27 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:8 It happened in the morning that his spirit was troubled, and he
sent and called for all of Egypt's magicians and wise men. ...
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Fifth (65 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land,
and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt's produce in the seven ...
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Tirhakah (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The last king of Egypt of the Ethiopian (the
fifteenth) dynasty. He was the brother-in-law of So (qv). ...
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Tricked (25 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 19:13 The chiefs of Zoan have become foolish, the chiefs of Noph are tricked,
the heads of her tribes are the cause of Egypt's wandering out of the way. ...
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Tahpanhes (7 Occurrences)
... Tahpanhes was a city on the eastern frontier of Lower Egypt, represented today by
Tell Defenneh, a desert mound lying some 20 miles Southwest from Pelusium ...
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Eh (2 Occurrences)

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