King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken [man] staggereth in his vomit.
Complete Jewish Bible:
ADONAI has mixed up their minds with a spirit that distorts judgment, so they make Egypt stagger in whatever she does, like a drunk staggering in his vomit.
Berean Standard Bible:
The LORD has poured into her a spirit of confusion. Egypt has been led astray in all she does, as a drunkard staggers through his own vomit.
American Standard Version:
Jehovah hath mingled a spirit of perverseness in the midst of her; and they have caused Egypt to go astray in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The LORD{H3068} hath mingled{H4537} a perverse{H5773} spirit{H7307} in the midst{H7130} thereof: and they have caused Egypt{H4714} to err{H8582} in every work{H4639} thereof, as a drunken{H7910} man staggereth{H8582} in his vomit{H6892}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ezekiel 14:7
- For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will answer him by myself:
Ezekiel 14:9
- And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.
1 Kings 22:20
- And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner.
1 Kings 22:23
- Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
2 Thessalonians 2:11
- And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
Isaiah 47:10
- For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me.
Isaiah 47:11
- Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from whence it riseth: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou shalt not be able to put it off: and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, [which] thou shalt not know.
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Commentary for Isaiah 19:14
Isaiah 19:14 is a part of the prophecy concerning Egypt found in the larger context of Isaiah 19:1-20:6. In this verse, the prophet Isaiah describes a judgment that God is bringing upon Egypt. The historical context of this prophecy is set during a time when Egypt was a dominant power in the ancient Near East, often at odds with Israel and Judah. The verse speaks of God's active role in confusing the counsel and actions of the Egyptians, leading them to make poor decisions that result in their downfall, much like a drunken person who staggers and falls.
The theme of this verse is the sovereignty of God over the nations. It reflects the idea that God can and will intervene in the affairs of countries to bring about His purposes, even if it means using their own folly against them. The "perverse spirit" that God mingles among them represents divine judgment, causing disarray and error in their endeavors. This imagery of a drunken man who cannot stand steadily is a powerful metaphor for the state of chaos and ineffectiveness that will characterize Egypt's attempts to govern and defend itself.
In a broader sense, Isaiah 19:14 fits within the larger biblical theme of God's involvement in history, guiding it towards His ultimate plan for redemption and judgment. It serves as a warning to nations that their actions are not beyond divine oversight and that God's purposes will prevail, often in ways that are unexpected or contrary to human intentions. This verse also prefigures the biblical motif that pride and self-reliance can lead to a nation's downfall, a lesson that is echoed throughout the Scriptures.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H4537
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָסַךְ
Transliteration: mâçak
Pronunciation: maw-sak'
Description: a primitive root; to mix, especially wine (with spices); mingle. - Strong's Number: H5773
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַוְעֶה
Transliteration: ʻavʻeh
Pronunciation: av-eh'
Description: from עָוָה; perversity; [idiom] perverse. - Strong's Number: H7307
There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּחַ
Transliteration: rûwach
Pronunciation: roo'-akh
Description: from רוּחַ; wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions); air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). - Strong's Number: H7130
There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶרֶב
Transliteration: qereb
Pronunciation: keh'-reb
Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. - Strong's Number: H8582
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּעָה
Transliteration: tâʻâh
Pronunciation: taw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both; (cause to) go astray, deceive, dissemble, (cause to, make to) err, pant, seduce, (make to) stagger, (cause to) wander, be out of the way. - Strong's Number: H4639
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֶׂה
Transliteration: maʻăseh
Pronunciation: mah-as-eh'
Description: from עָשָׂה; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property; act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. - Strong's Number: H7910
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁכּוֹר
Transliteration: shikkôwr
Pronunciation: shik-kore'
Description: or שִׁכֹּר; from שָׁכַר; intoxicated, as astate or a habit; drunk(-ard, -en, -en man). - Strong's Number: H6892
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֵא
Transliteration: qêʼ
Pronunciation: kay
Description: or קִיא; from קוֹא; vomit; vomit.