Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 19:21
‘And Yahweh will be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will know Yahweh in that day. Yes they will worship with sacrifice and oblation, and will vow a vow to Yahweh and will perform it.’ The essence of this is conversion to Yahweh, leaving behind their own gods. They will know and acknowledge Yahweh. They will come before Him in worship and praise. They will be committed to Him and vow to Him and perform their vows. Their lives will be wholly His. No doubt Isaiah’s hearers were incredulous. The... read more
James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 19:23
ISRAEL A UNITING BOND‘In that day there shall be a highway out of Egypt into Assyria.’ Isaiah 19:23 I. In the prophet’s view the three ancient foes, Egypt, Assyria, and Israel, are to be friends and allies, a blessing to all the earth, because they themselves have been blessed by God. Assyria and Egypt have passed away, and neither ever became worshippers of the true God. How then are we to understand this prophecy? I think that in this prophecy we have to distinguish between the religious... read more