Isaiah 19:14 Meaning
The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.
Context Explained
12Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.
13The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.
14The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.
15Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or tail, branch or rush, may do.
16In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shaketh over it.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 1:21
Both passages describe how rejecting God leads to confusion and errant behavior.
Isaiah 29:10
Similar themes of spiritual blindness and divine judgment are present.
Proverbs 20:1
The effects of drunkenness are contrasted with wisdom and sober judgment.
Source: Isaiah 19:14