Isaiah 19:2 Meaning
And 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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Mark 3:25
Jesus teaches that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand, similar to the conflict in Isaiah.
Matthew 10:36
This verse reflects the reality of familial conflict as a consequence of following Christ.
James 4:1
Both verses address the source of conflicts and wars among people.
Source: Isaiah 19:2