Topical Encyclopedia The River Nile, one of the most significant rivers in the world, holds a prominent place in biblical history and the life of ancient Egypt. It is the longest river in Africa and has been the lifeblood of Egyptian civilization for millennia. The Nile's waters were essential for drinking, agriculture, and transportation, making it a central feature in the daily life and survival of the Egyptians.In the Bible, the Nile is frequently mentioned in the context of the Israelites' bondage in Egypt and the subsequent Exodus. The river's significance is underscored by its role in the plagues that God sent upon Egypt through Moses. The first plague, turning the Nile's waters into blood, directly impacted the Egyptians' ability to drink from the river. Exodus 7:20-21 states, "Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded; in the presence of Pharaoh and his officials, he raised the staff and struck the water of the Nile, and all the water was turned to blood. The fish in the Nile died, and the river reeked so badly that the Egyptians could not drink its water. There was blood throughout the land of Egypt." This miraculous event demonstrated God's power over the natural world and served as a judgment against the Egyptians, who revered the Nile as a divine source of life. The inability to drink from the Nile would have been a severe blow to the Egyptians, highlighting their dependence on the river and the futility of their gods in the face of the one true God. The Nile's importance is further emphasized in the account of Moses' infancy. In an attempt to save him from Pharaoh's decree to kill all Hebrew male infants, Moses' mother placed him in a basket and set him afloat on the Nile. Exodus 2:3 recounts, "But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile." This act of faith led to Moses being discovered by Pharaoh's daughter, ultimately setting the stage for his role as the deliverer of Israel. The Nile's waters, therefore, are not only a symbol of sustenance and life for the Egyptians but also a backdrop for God's redemptive plan for His people. The river's presence in these narratives underscores its dual role as both a source of life and a stage for divine intervention. Torrey's Topical Textbook Exodus 7:21,24And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Plagues of Egypt The Nile and Egypt The Axe at the Root --A Testimony against Puseyite Idolatry The Gods of Egypt The Book of Jubilees The Flight into Egypt and St. John the Baptist in the Desert Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest the Legendary History of Egypt The Political Constitution of Egypt Sennacherib (705-681 BC ) Resources What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt? | GotQuestions.orgDo the news reports of rivers turning blood red have anything to do with the end times? | GotQuestions.org What is the significance of Egypt in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Nile: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics the River Nile: Abounded in Crocodiles the River Nile: Abounded in Fish the River Nile: Abounded in Reeds and Flags the River Nile: Annual Overflow of Its Banks Alluded To the River Nile: Called: The Egyptian Sea the River Nile: Called: The River the River Nile: Called: The Stream of Egypt the River Nile: Empties Itself Into the Mediterranean Sea by Seven Streams the River Nile: Remarkable Events Connected With: Its Waters Turned Into Blood the River Nile: Remarkable Events Connected With: Male Children Drowned In the River Nile: Remarkable Events Connected With: Miraculous Generation of Frogs the River Nile: Remarkable Events Connected With: Moses Exposed on Its Banks the River Nile: The Egyptians: Bathed In the River Nile: The Egyptians: Carried on Extensive Commerce By the River Nile: The Egyptians: Drank of the River Nile: The Egyptians: Punished by Destruction of Its Fish the River Nile: The Egyptians: Punished by Failure of Its Waters the River Nile: The Egyptians: Took Great Pride In Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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