Topical Encyclopedia The nation of Egypt holds a significant place in biblical history, often depicted as a land of both refuge and oppression for the Israelites. Throughout the Scriptures, Egypt is subject to various prophecies, particularly concerning the destruction of its power. These prophecies are primarily found in the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, where the prophets convey God's judgment against Egypt for its idolatry, pride, and opposition to His people.Isaiah's Prophecies The prophet Isaiah foretells the downfall of Egypt in several passages. In Isaiah 19:1-4, the Lord declares, "Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble at His presence, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, kingdom against kingdom. The spirit of the Egyptians will be emptied out from among them, and I will confound their plans. They will resort to idols and spirits of the dead, to mediums and spiritists. I will deliver the Egyptians into the hands of a cruel master, and a fierce king will rule over them," declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. This prophecy highlights internal strife and the futility of Egypt's reliance on false gods and occult practices. The "cruel master" and "fierce king" suggest foreign domination, a theme echoed in other prophetic writings. Jeremiah's Prophecies Jeremiah also speaks of Egypt's impending judgment. In Jeremiah 46:13-26, the prophet delivers a message concerning the defeat of Egypt by Babylon. Verses 25-26 state, "The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: 'Behold, I will punish Amon of Thebes, Pharaoh, Egypt, her gods and her kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. Afterward, however, Egypt will be inhabited as in times past,' declares the LORD." Here, Jeremiah predicts the conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar, emphasizing the futility of trusting in Pharaoh and the Egyptian pantheon. Yet, there is a note of future restoration, indicating that Egypt's desolation is not to be permanent. Ezekiel's Prophecies Ezekiel provides some of the most detailed prophecies regarding Egypt's destruction. In Ezekiel 29:1-16, the prophet speaks against Pharaoh and Egypt, likening Pharaoh to a great monster in the Nile. Verses 8-12 declare, "Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'I will bring a sword against you and cut off from you man and beast. The land of Egypt will become a desolate wasteland. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Because you said, "The Nile is mine; I made it," therefore I am against you and against your streams, and I will make the land of Egypt a ruin and a desolation, from Migdol to Syene, as far as the border of Cush. No foot of man or beast will pass through, and it will be uninhabited for forty years. I will make the land of Egypt a desolation among devastated lands, and her cities will lie among ruined cities for forty years. I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries.'" Ezekiel's prophecy underscores the pride of Pharaoh and the subsequent desolation of Egypt, portraying a period of dispersion and ruin. The reference to the forty years of desolation is unique to Ezekiel, symbolizing a complete and thorough judgment. Conclusion The prophecies concerning the destruction of Egypt's power serve as a testament to God's sovereignty over nations and His judgment against idolatry and pride. These prophetic declarations remind readers of the transient nature of earthly power and the ultimate authority of the Lord. Torrey's Topical Textbook Ezekiel 30:24,25And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded man. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Index of Subjects. The Twelve Minor Prophets. The Wisdom of God in the Means Used to Propagating the Gospel. The Hebrew Prophecies. The Greater Prophets. The Canon from Semler to the Present Time, with Reflections on Its ... The Unity of Revelation. 1 "Known unto God are all his Works from ... Interpretation of Prophecy. The Old Testament Canon from Its Beginning to Its Close. The Declensions of Christianity, an Argument of Its Truth. Resources Is there extra-biblical evidence of the ten plagues in Egypt? | GotQuestions.orgWhy did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years (Genesis 15:13)? | GotQuestions.org Is “out of Egypt I called my son” in Hosea 11:1 a Messianic prophecy? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Egypt: A Small Stream Flowing Into the Mediterranean Sea Egypt: As a Power Was: Ambitious of Conquests Egypt: As a Power Was: Pompous Egypt: As a Power Was: Proud and Arrogant Egypt: As a Power Was: Treacherous Egypt: Called: House of Bondmen Egypt: Called: The Land of Ham Egypt: Celebrated For: Commerce Egypt: Celebrated For: Fertility Egypt: Celebrated For: Fine Horses Egypt: Celebrated For: Fine Linen Egypt: Celebrated For: Literature Egypt: had Princes and Counsellors Egypt: Idolatry of, Followed by Israel Egypt: Inhabitants of Abhorred Shepherds Egypt: Inhabitants of Abhorred the Sacrifice of Oxen Egypt: Inhabitants of Hospitable Egypt: Inhabitants of Might be Received Into the Congregation in the Third Egypt: Inhabitants of not to be Abhorred by Israel Egypt: Inhabitants of Often Intermarried With Strangers Egypt: Inhabitants of Superstitious Egypt: Inundations of, Alluded To Egypt: Israel in Benjamin Brought Egypt: Israel in Date of the Exodus Egypt: Israel in Destruction of the First-Born Egypt: Israel in Egypt is Plagued for Pharaoh's Obstinacy Egypt: Israel in Israel Driven out of Egypt: Israel in Israel Increases and are Oppressed Egypt: Israel in Israel Placed in the Land of Goshen Egypt: Israel in Israel Spoils the Egyptians Egypt: Israel in Jacob Presented to Pharaoh Egypt: Israel in Jacob's Death and Burial Egypt: Israel in Jacob's Journey Egypt: Israel in Joseph Counsels Pharaoh Egypt: Israel in Joseph Enriches the King Egypt: Israel in Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams Egypt: Israel in Joseph Interprets the Chief Baker's and the Chief Butler's Egypt: Israel in Joseph Made Governor Egypt: Israel in Joseph Makes Himself Known to his Brethren Egypt: Israel in Joseph Recognizes his Brethren Egypt: Israel in Joseph Sends for his Father Egypt: Israel in Joseph Sold Into Egypt: Israel in Joseph Unjustly Cast Into Prison Egypt: Israel in Joseph's Successful Provision Against the Years of Famine Egypt: Israel in Joseph's Ten Brethren Arrive Egypt: Israel in Male Children Destroyed Egypt: Israel in Moses Adopted and Brought up by Pharaoh's Daughter Egypt: Israel in Moses Born and Hid for Three Months Egypt: Israel in Moses Exposed on the Nile Egypt: Israel in Moses Flies to Midian Egypt: Israel in Moses Proves his Divine Mission by Miracles Egypt: Israel in Moses Sent to Pharaoh Egypt: Israel in Moses Slays an Egyptian Egypt: Israel in Pharaoh Increases Their Affliction Egypt: Israel in Pharaoh Invites Jacob Into Egypt: Israel in Pharaoh Pursues Israel and is Miraculously Destroyed Egypt: Israel in Potiphar Blessed for Joseph's Sake Egypt: Israel in The Passover 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Its Destruction Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: Spoil of, a Reward to Babylon for Services Against Tyre Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: Terror Occasioned by Its Fall Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: The Jews Who Practised Its Idolatry to Share Its Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: To be Numbered and Blessed Along With Israel Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: Utter Desolation of, for Forty Years Egypt: Religion of, Idolatrous Egypt: Ruled by Kings Who Assumed the Name of Pharaoh Egypt: Sometimes Visited by Famine Egypt: The Armies of Assistance of, Sought by Judah Against the Chaldees Egypt: The Armies of Besieged and Plundered Jerusalem in Rehoboam's Time Egypt: The Armies of Captured and Burned Gezer Egypt: The Armies of Deposed Jehoahaz and Made Judea Tributary Egypt: The Armies of Described Egypt: The Armies of Destroyed in the Red Sea Egypt: The Armies of Invaded Assyria and Killed Josiah Who Assisted It Egypt: The Country of: Abraham Lives In Egypt: The Country of: Armies of Egypt: The Country 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