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Isaiah 19:21

Isaiah 19:21
And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto the LORD, and perform it.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the Lord shall be known to Egypt,.... The means of knowing him would be granted them; which were partly through the Bible being translated into the Greek language, at the request of Ptolemy king…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And the Lord shall be known to Egypt - Shall be worshipped and honored by the Jews who shall dwell there, and by those who shall be proselyted to their religion. And the Egyptians shall know the Lord…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 19:18-25

Out of the thick and threatening clouds of the foregoing prophecy the sun of comfort here breaks forth, and it is the sun of righteousness. Still God has mercy in store for Egypt, and he will show it,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

shall be known Rather: shall make himself known, as R.V. marg.

sacrifice and oblation animal and vegetable offerings, see on Isa 1:11; Isa 1:13.