TRUE NATIONAL GREATNESS Isaiah 19:1; Isaiah 19:14. _The burden of Egypt, &c._ The prophecies of Isaiah take a wide range, embrace the fortunes of almost every nation, however remote, with whom the Israelites were brought into common relation, whether of policy or commerce—Moab, Damascus, Tyre, Bab... [ Continue Reading ]
AN ALTAR AND A SAVIOUR FOR EGYPT Isaiah 19:18. _In that day shall five cities, &c._ I. GOD IS ABLE TO RAISE UP MONUMENTS AND TROPHIES OF HIS GRACE IN THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACES (Isaiah 19:18). For the historical fulfilments of these predictions, see the ordinary commentaries. They should teach us not... [ Continue Reading ]
CHASTISEMENT Isaiah 19:22. _And the Lord shall smite Egypt, &c._ I. THE BENEVOLENT DESIGN OF GOD IN CHASTISEMENT. God smites in order to heal. Scripture teaches throughout that God’s dealings with men are— 1. _Not capricious_. 2. _Not indiscriminate_. 3. _Not unjust_. He does not impose burdens... [ Continue Reading ]