Isaiah 19:7 Meaning and Explanation
“The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →All vegetation planted along the riverbanks will die and disappear entirely.
The Context of Isaiah 19:7
The complete destruction of Egypt's crops and riverbank vegetation.
What Does Isaiah 19:7 Mean?
The papyrus plants and crops deliberately cultivated near the water sources will wither completely. Not only do they die, they are 'driven away, and be no more'—nothing remains. This describes total ecological devastation, where the deliberate gardens and agricultural investments of the land become barren wastelands.
The specificity of 'everything sown by the brooks' shows the totality of the judgment. Every deliberate agricultural effort fails. This piles on to the imagery of comprehensive loss: water fails, the earth becomes barren, and the organized systems of Egyptian civilization unravel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 19:7
What does Isaiah 19:7 mean?
All vegetation planted along the riverbanks will die and disappear entirely.
What is the context of Isaiah 19:7?
The complete destruction of Egypt's crops and riverbank vegetation.