The biblical prophecies concerning the destruction of Egypt's cities are significant in understanding the divine judgments pronounced upon this ancient nation. Throughout the Scriptures, Egypt is often depicted as a land of great power and influence, yet also as a nation subject to God's sovereign will and judgment.

Prophecies in Isaiah

The prophet Isaiah foretells the downfall of Egypt in several passages. In Isaiah 19:1-4, the Lord declares, "Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. I will provoke Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, kingdom against kingdom. The spirit of the Egyptians will be emptied out from among them, and I will confound their plans. They will resort to idols and spirits of the dead, to mediums and spiritists."

This prophecy highlights internal strife and confusion as instruments of divine judgment, leading to the weakening and eventual destruction of Egypt's cities. The reliance on false gods and occult practices is shown to be futile in the face of the true God's power.

Prophecies in Jeremiah

Jeremiah also speaks of Egypt's impending doom. In Jeremiah 46:19, the prophet warns, "Pack your bags for exile, O daughter dwelling in Egypt! For Memphis will be laid waste, destroyed and uninhabited." This prophecy specifically targets Memphis, one of Egypt's most prominent cities, indicating its complete desolation.

Further, in Jeremiah 46:25-26, the Lord declares, "I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives, into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. Afterward, however, Egypt will be inhabited as in times past, declares the LORD." Here, the prophecy not only predicts destruction but also hints at a future restoration, demonstrating God's control over the rise and fall of nations.

Prophecies in Ezekiel

Ezekiel provides a detailed account of Egypt's judgment in chapters 29-32. In Ezekiel 30:13-16, the Lord says, "I will destroy the idols and put an end to the images in Memphis. There will no longer be a prince in Egypt, and I will spread fear throughout the land. I will lay waste Upper Egypt, set fire to Zoan, and execute judgment on Thebes. I will pour out My wrath on Pelusium, the stronghold of Egypt, and cut off the crowds of Thebes. I will set fire to Egypt; Pelusium will writhe in anguish, Thebes will be split open, and Memphis will face foes by day."

These verses enumerate specific cities destined for destruction, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the judgment. The prophecy underscores the futility of Egypt's reliance on its idols and political leaders, as divine wrath is executed through foreign conquest and internal collapse.

Historical Fulfillment

The prophecies concerning the destruction of Egypt's cities were historically fulfilled through various invasions and internal conflicts. Notably, the Babylonian conquest under Nebuchadnezzar and later Persian and Greek dominations led to the decline of Egypt's ancient cities. The once-great centers of power and culture, such as Memphis and Thebes, experienced significant decline, aligning with the prophetic declarations found in Scripture.

These prophecies serve as a testament to the accuracy and authority of biblical prophecy, illustrating the principle that nations are accountable to God and subject to His divine purposes.Ezekiel 30:14-18
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The City of God. Index of Subjects.
... Fig-tree, a singular, of Egypt, [611]456. ... the error of his forefathers, the destruction
of which ... Hosea, his prophecies respecting the things of the gospel, [858 ...
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The Mystery
... what can Egyptian plagues be applied, but to Egypt? ... Respecting the great city, then,
the meaning is plain ... of Babylon is described in these prophecies; first, of ...
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The Pentateuch.
... we can draw no certain conclusion respecting the former ... whole generation that came
out of Egypt, from twenty ... history of Balaam and his prophecies, the idolatry ...
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Of the Sixth Seal.
... to which is that of Isaiah respecting the vengeance on ... the people of Israel out of
Egypt, that he ... instance, the small points of allegorical prophecies are not ...
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Of the Three Woe Trumpets.
... by no means prejudicial to the interpretation respecting the Saracens ... says he, the
caliph of Egypt, of the ... of expression as possible,) both prophecies, as well ...
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The Seven Trumpets.
... more appropriately pertaining to other prophecies, the defence ... time in its fulfilment,
respecting the immediate ... spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, where also ...
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The Life of Christ.
... had meanwhile fled towards the border of Egypt, and thus ... The silence of all the
evangelists respecting matters of ... and how He was described in the prophecies. ...
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The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
... were drawn round in Pharaoh's orbit; Egypt had shown ... dictated a summary of all the
prophecies delivered by ... Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole ...
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Period iii. The Critical Period: AD 140 to AD 200
... the twenty-third book of the Exegetics, respecting those that ... He says, also, that
even the prophecies were derived ... who led the people out of the land of Egypt. ...
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The Sibylline Oracles.
... Prophecies of this calamity were prevalent among the heathen ... This concludes the oracular
utterances respecting Rome ... itself with the affairs in Egypt, Judaea, and ...
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