Isa 19:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 19:1-20:6: 19:1–20:6 See also Jer 46 ; Ezek 29–32 . Summary for Isa 19:1-10: 19:1-10 Egypt was vulnerable, depending on the Nile for food, fish, and industry. When the Lord struck the Nile, Egypt would be in dire straits, and their gods would not be able to help. 19:1 Riding on a swift cloud shows God’s sovereignty and power over creation (Ps 104:3 ). He is coming in judgment against Judah’s enemies (see Deut 33:26 ; Pss 18:9-10 ; 68:4 ; 97:2-3 ). • The idols of Egypt tremble because they are weak and impotent, unable to help (see Isa 40:18 ; 45:16 ; 46:1 ).

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bJer 46►

cEzek 29–32►

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fPs 104:3►

gDeut 33:26►

hPss 18:9-10►

i68:4►

j97:2-3►

kIsa 40:18►

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‏ Isaiah 19:1

Summary for Isa 19:1-20:6: 19:1–20:6 ^a See also Jer 46 ^b; Ezek 29–32 ^c.
Summary for Isa 19:1-10: 19:1-10 ^d Egypt was vulnerable, depending on the Nile for food, fish, and industry. When the Lord struck the Nile, Egypt would be in dire straits, and their gods would not be able to help. 19:1 ^e Riding on a swift cloud shows God’s sovereignty and power over creation (Ps 104:3 ^f). He is coming in judgment against Judah’s enemies (see Deut 33:26 ^g; Pss 18:9-10 ^h; 68:4 ⁱ; 97:2-3 ^j).

• The idols of Egypt tremble because they are weak and impotent, unable to help (see Isa 40:18 ^k; 45:16 ^l; 46:1 ^m).