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New International Version
And the land of Judah will bring terror to the Egyptians; everyone to whom Judah is mentioned will be terrified, because of what the LORD Almighty is planning against them.

New Living Translation
Just to speak the name of Israel will terrorize them, for the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has laid out his plans against them.

English Standard Version
And the land of Judah will become a terror to the Egyptians. Everyone to whom it is mentioned will fear because of the purpose that the LORD of hosts has purposed against them.

Berean Standard Bible
The land of Judah will bring terror to Egypt; whenever Judah is mentioned, Egypt will tremble over what the LORD of Hosts has planned against it.

King James Bible
And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one that maketh mention thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he hath determined against it.

New King James Version
And the land of Judah will be a terror to Egypt; everyone who makes mention of it will be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts which He has determined against it.

New American Standard Bible
The land of Judah will become a cause of shame to Egypt; everyone to whom it is mentioned will be in great fear because of the plan of the LORD of armies which He is making against them.

NASB 1995
The land of Judah will become a terror to Egypt; everyone to whom it is mentioned will be in dread of it, because of the purpose of the LORD of hosts which He is purposing against them.

NASB 1977
And the land of Judah will become a terror to Egypt; everyone to whom it is mentioned will be in dread of it, because of the purpose of the LORD of hosts which He is purposing against them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the land of Judah will become a terror to Egypt; everyone to whom it is mentioned will be in dread of it because of the counsel of Yahweh of hosts which He is counseling against them.

Amplified Bible
The land of Judah [Assyria’s ally] will become a terror to the Egyptians; everyone to whom Judah is mentioned will be in dread of it, because of the purpose of the LORD of hosts which He is planning against Egypt.

Christian Standard Bible
The land of Judah will terrify Egypt; whenever Judah is mentioned, Egypt will tremble because of what the LORD of Armies has planned against it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The land of Judah will terrify Egypt; whenever Judah is mentioned, Egypt will tremble because of what the LORD of Hosts has planned against it.

American Standard Version
And the land of Judah shall become a terror unto Egypt; every one to whom mention is made thereof shall be afraid, because of the purpose of Jehovah of hosts, which he purposeth against it.

Contemporary English Version
They will be so terrified of Judah that they will be frightened by the very mention of its name. This will happen because of what the LORD All-Powerful is planning against Egypt.

English Revised Version
And the land of Judah shall become a terror unto Egypt, every one to whom mention is made thereof shall be afraid, because of the purpose of the LORD of hosts, which he purposeth against it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The land of Judah will terrify the Egyptians. Whenever they are reminded of Judah, they will be terrified of it because of what the LORD of Armies is planning against it.

Good News Translation
The people of Egypt will be terrified of Judah every time they are reminded of the fate that the LORD Almighty has prepared for them.

International Standard Version
And the land of Judah will become a terror to the Egyptians. Everyone to whom it is mentioned will be afraid, because of the uplifted hand of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies that is turning in their direction.

NET Bible
The land of Judah will humiliate Egypt. Everyone who hears about Judah will be afraid because of what the LORD who commands armies is planning to do to them.

New Heart English Bible
The land of Judah will become a terror to Egypt. Everyone to whom mention is made of it will be afraid, because of the plans of the LORD of hosts, which he determines against it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the land of Judah shall be a terror to Egypt, every one that maketh mention of it shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he hath determined against it.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The land of Judah will bring terror to Egypt; whenever Judah is mentioned, Egypt will tremble over what the LORD of Hosts has planned against it.

World English Bible
The land of Judah will become a terror to Egypt. Everyone to whom mention is made of it will be afraid, because of the plans of Yahweh of Armies, which he determines against it.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the land of Judah has been to Egypt for a cause of staggering, "" Everyone who mentions it, fears for himself, "" Because of the counsel of YHWH of Hosts, "" That He is counseling against it.

Young's Literal Translation
And the land of Judah hath been to Egypt for a cause of staggering, Every one who doth mention it, for himself feareth, Because of the counsel of Jehovah of Hosts, That He is counselling against it.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the land of Judah was to Egypt for consternation, all which shall have it in remembrance shall be afraid to himself from the face of the counsel of Jehovah of armies which he shall counsel against it.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the land of Juda shall be a terror to Egypt: every one that shall remember it shall tremble because of the counsel of the Lord of hosts, which he hath determined concerning it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the land of Judah will be a dread to Egypt. Everyone who thinks about it will be terrified before the presence of the plan of the Lord of hosts, the plan which he has decided concerning them.

New American Bible
And the land of Judah shall be a terror to the Egyptians. Every time they think of Judah, they shall stand in dread because of the plan the LORD of hosts has in mind for them.

New Revised Standard Version
And the land of Judah will become a terror to the Egyptians; everyone to whom it is mentioned will fear because of the plan that the LORD of hosts is planning against them.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the land of Judah shall be a terror to the Egyptian; every one who makes mention of it shall be filled with dread because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts which he has determined against the Egyptian.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the land of Judea shall be for the Egyptian for a terror, and everyone who will make mention of it to him shall be terrified from before the counsel of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts which he counseled against him

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the land of Judah shall become a terror unto Egypt, whensoever one maketh mention thereof to it; it shall be afraid, because of the purpose of the LORD of hosts, which He purposeth against it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the land of the Jews shall be for a terror to the Egyptians: whosoever shall name it to them, they shall fear, because of the counsel which the Lord of hosts has purposed concerning it.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Blessing to Egypt, Assyria, Israel
16In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them.17 The land of Judah will bring terror to Egypt;whenever Judah is mentioned,Egypt will tremble over what the LORD of Hosts has planned against it.18In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear allegiance to the LORD of Hosts. One of them will be called the City of the Sun.…

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Cross References

Exodus 14:25
He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”

Deuteronomy 2:25
This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”

Joshua 2:9-11
and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.

2 Kings 7:6-7
For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.

Psalm 48:4-6
For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together. / They saw and were astounded; they fled in terror. / Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor.

Psalm 105:38
Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.

Isaiah 2:19-21
Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. / In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.

Isaiah 30:17
A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee, until you are left alone like a pole on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill.

Jeremiah 33:9
So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.

Ezekiel 30:9
On that day messengers will go out from Me in ships to frighten Cush out of complacency. Anguish will come upon them on the day of Egypt’s doom. For it is indeed coming.

Zechariah 12:2
“Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem.

Matthew 2:3
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Matthew 27:54
When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

Luke 21:26
Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

John 19:8
When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid,

Treasury of Scripture

And the land of Judah shall be a terror to Egypt, every one that makes mention thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he has determined against it.

the land

Isaiah 36:1
Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah,that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them.

Jeremiah 25:19,27-31
Pharaoh king of Egypt, and his servants, and his princes, and all his people; …

Jeremiah 43:8-13
Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying, …

because

Isaiah 14:24,26,27
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed,so shall it stand: …

Isaiah 20:2-5
At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot…

Isaiah 46:10,11
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient timesthe things that are notyet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: …

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Isaiah 19

1.The confusion of Egypt
11.The foolishness of their princes
18.The calling of Egypt into the church
23.The covenant of Egypt, Assyria, and Israel

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The land of Judah will bring terror to Egypt;
This phrase indicates a reversal of roles between Judah and Egypt. Historically, Egypt was a dominant power, often seen as a threat to smaller nations like Judah. However, this prophecy suggests a future where Judah, though smaller and less powerful, will cause fear in Egypt. This could be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to protect and elevate His chosen people. Theologically, it reflects God's sovereignty and His ability to use even the weak to confound the strong, as seen in1 Corinthians 1:27.

whenever Judah is mentioned,
The mention of Judah signifies its growing influence and the divine favor upon it. In the biblical narrative, Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descend, highlighting its messianic significance. The frequent mention of Judah in this context underscores its importance in God's redemptive plan and the fulfillment of His promises to the patriarchs.

Egypt will tremble
Egypt's trembling signifies a deep-seated fear and recognition of divine intervention. Historically, Egypt was a symbol of worldly power and idolatry, often opposing God's people. This trembling can be seen as a metaphor for the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over earthly powers. It also reflects the fear of the unknown and the realization of God's judgment, as seen in other prophetic books like Ezekiel and Jeremiah.

over what the LORD of Hosts has planned against it.
The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme authority and command over heavenly armies. This phrase indicates that the events causing Egypt's fear are not random but part of a divine plan. It reassures believers of God's control over history and His ability to execute judgment and deliverance according to His will. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty, as seen in passages likeIsaiah 46:10, where God declares the end from the beginning.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, representing God's chosen people. In this context, Judah is a source of fear for Egypt due to God's plans.

2.Egypt
A powerful nation historically known for its oppression of the Israelites. Here, Egypt is depicted as trembling in fear of Judah.

3.The LORD of Hosts
A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over heavenly armies. It underscores His power and authority in executing His plans.

4.Isaiah
The prophet who conveyed God's messages to Judah and other nations, including prophecies of judgment and redemption.

5.Prophecy of Judgment
The event described is a prophetic declaration of God's judgment against Egypt, highlighting His control over nations.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
God is in control of all nations, and His plans will come to pass regardless of human power or influence.

Fear of the Lord
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Nations and individuals alike should recognize God's authority and respond with reverence.

Judgment and Redemption
God's judgments serve a purpose in His redemptive plan. They are not only punitive but also aim to bring about repentance and restoration.

The Role of Prophecy
Prophecy serves as a warning and a call to align with God's will. It is a reminder of His ultimate plan for justice and peace.

Trust in God's Plan
Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's plans are perfect and will ultimately lead to His glory and our good.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 19:17?

2.How does Isaiah 19:17 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and their fears?

3.What role does Judah play in Egypt's fear according to Isaiah 19:17?

4.How can Isaiah 19:17 inspire us to trust God's protection today?

5.Connect Isaiah 19:17 with other scriptures on God's power over nations.

6.How should Isaiah 19:17 influence our prayers for national leaders and policies?

7.How does Isaiah 19:17 reflect God's sovereignty over nations?

8.What historical events align with Isaiah 19:17's prophecy about Egypt?

9.Why does Isaiah 19:17 emphasize fear of Judah in Egypt?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 19?

11.Can the miraculous elements in Isaiah 19:16-25 be reconciled with modern historical or scientific understanding?

12.In Isaiah 30:1-7, is there historical or archaeological evidence that conclusively supports or disputes Judah's alliance with Egypt?

13.Does Isaiah 19:1-4 align with known Egyptian history regarding civil strife and political upheaval?

14.If Ezekiel 30 as a whole is taken literally, why do we not see conclusive archeological or historical confirmation of these catastrophic outcomes across Egypt and the surrounding nations?

What Does Isaiah 19:17 Mean

The land of Judah

“The land of Judah will bring terror to Egypt…” (Isaiah 19:17)

• Isaiah singles out Judah, the covenant people and territory from which Messiah will come (Genesis 49:10;Micah 5:2).

• Throughout Scripture, God often uses Judah as a touchstone for His dealings with nations (Zechariah 12:2–3).

• By naming the land itself, the verse emphasizes that God’s presence and purposes tied to Judah are the true source of Egypt’s coming alarm.

will bring terror to Egypt

• Historically, Egypt had dominated Israel (Exodus 1–14). Now the roles reverse: Egypt dreads Judah.

• God promised Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse” (Genesis 12:3). Egypt’s previous oppression now yields divine retribution.

• Similar dread fell on Canaanites when they heard what God did at the Red Sea (Joshua 2:9–11). In the last days, Isaiah foresees that same fear gripping Egypt again.

whenever Judah is mentioned

• The fear is not momentary; even the mere mention of Judah’s name unsettles Egypt.

• This echoesNumbers 22:3–4, where Moab was “terrified because of the people” of Israel.

• God magnifies His reputation through His people so that nations “hear and tremble” (Exodus 15:14–16).

Egypt will tremble

• The verb pictures ongoing, uncontrollable shaking—an inner acknowledgment of God’s supremacy.

• Pharaoh once asked, “Who is the LORD?” (Exodus 5:2). Isaiah answers: Egypt will soon know Him by experience.

•Revelation 11:13 shows a future echo when a great earthquake causes a tenth of “the great city” to fall, and survivors “were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.”

over what the LORD of Hosts has planned against it

• The fear is rooted in God’s settled plan, not in Judah’s own strength.

• “The LORD of Hosts” underscores His command of angelic armies (2 Kings 6:17;Psalm 46:7).

• God’s plans are unstoppable (Isaiah 14:24, 27). Egypt trembles because the Almighty has decreed judgments (Isaiah 19:1–15) and future submission (Isaiah 19:18–22).

• Yet even judgment has redemptive aims: later in the chapter Egypt will join Assyria and Israel in worship (Isaiah 19:23–25), showing God’s heart to restore after He humbles.

summary

Isaiah 19:17 portrays a dramatic reversal: the covenant land of Judah, once menaced by Egypt, becomes the very name that makes Egypt shake. The terror is continuous, triggered simply by Judah’s mention, because Egypt now recognizes that the LORD of Hosts has fixed His purpose against her. The verse affirms God’s faithfulness to His people, the certainty of His judgments, and His sovereign ability to humble nations so that they may ultimately acknowledge Him.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 17. -The land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt. In Manasseh's reign Judaea became subject to Assyria (2 Chronicles 33:11; G. Smith, 'Eponym Canon,' p. 139, 1. 13), and had to take part in the hostile expeditions, which both Esarhaddon and his son, Asshurbanipal, conducted against Egypt. Egypt had to keep her eye on Judaea continually, to see when danger was approaching her. If is not likely that Isaiah's prophecies caused the "terror" here spoken cf.Every one that maketh mention thereof shall be afraid; rather,when any one maketh mention thereof,they shall turn to him in fear. The very mention of Judaea by any one shall cause fear, because they will expect to hear that an expedition has started, or is about to start, from that country.Because of the counsel of the Lord of hosts. This is how Isaiah views the Assyrian attacks on Egypt, not how the Egyptians viewed them. The fear felt by the Egyptians was not a religious fear. They simply dreaded the Assyrian armies, and Judaea as the country from which the expeditions seemed to issue.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The land
אַדְמַ֨ת(’aḏ·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 127:Ground, land

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֤ה(yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063:Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

will bring terror
לְחָגָּ֔א(lə·ḥāg·gā)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2283:Vertigo, fear

to Egypt;
לְמִצְרַ֙יִם֙(lə·miṣ·ra·yim)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714:Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

whenever
כֹּל֩(kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

Judah is mentioned,
יַזְכִּ֥יר(yaz·kîr)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2142:To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

Egypt will tremble
יִפְחָ֑ד(yip̄·ḥāḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6342:To dread, be in dread or in awe

over
מִפְּנֵ֗י(mip·pə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440:The face

what the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts
צְבָא֔וֹת(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635:A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

has planned
עֲצַת֙(‘ă·ṣaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6098:Advice, plan, prudence

against it.
עָלָֽיו׃(‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

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OT Prophets: Isaiah 19:17 The land of Judah will become (Isa Isi Is)