Sunday, July 24, 2005

Applying Biblical Prophecy to History

I don't completely buy into the idea that the modern state of Israel shares the same covenant and relationship with God that ancient Israel did, but when I ran across these verses in Isaiah 19 today, I became curious:

16In that day the Egyptians will become like women, and they will tremble and be in dread because of the waving of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which He is going to wave over them.
17The 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.
18In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will be speaking the language of Canaan and swearing allegiance to the LORD of hosts; one will be called the City of Destruction.


The only time in history that I can recall of such an event would be the Six Day War, after which Israel briefly attempted to colonize the Sinai.

Of course, this prophecy could refer to an event yet to take place.

What other interpretations of this Scripture are possible?

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