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Isaiah 19:3 · KJV

"And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.
2And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
3And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.
4And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts.
5And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted and dried up.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you when you feel your spirit failing?

2

How do you seek guidance when faced with difficult decisions?

3

When have you turned to something other than God for help?

Life Application

faith

Consider ways to strengthen your reliance on God in times of trouble.

spirituality

Identify any 'idols' in your life that distract you from seeking God.

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

Egypt was known for its rich culture and polytheistic beliefs, often leading to spiritual confusion and decline.

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