Devine Scripture

Isaiah 19:16

Isaiah chapter 19 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In that day shall the Egyptians be like unto women; and they shall tremble and fear because of the shaking of the hand of Jehovah of hosts, which he shaketh over them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the Lord of hosts, which he shaketh over it.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In that day shall the Egyptians be like unto women; and they shall tremble and fear because of the shaking of the hand of Jehovah of hosts, which he shaketh over them.

Context

v.15Neither shall there be for Egypt any work, which head or tail, palm-branch or rush, may do.

v.16This passage

v.17And 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 50:37

    A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures, and they shall be robbed.

  • Hebrews 10:31

    It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

  • Jeremiah 30:5

    For thus saith Jehovah: We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace.

  • Zechariah 2:9

    For, behold, I will shake my hand over them, and they shall be a spoil to those that served them; and ye shall know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me.

  • Isaiah 30:30

    And Jehovah will cause his glorious voice to be heard, and will show the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and the flame of a devouring fire, with a blast, and tempest, and hailstones.

  • Isaiah 30:17

    One thousand shall flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five shall ye flee: till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and as an ensign on a hill.