Bible Strands
Isaiah 19:24
In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Isaiah delivers a prophetic declaration concerning Egypt and Assyria, situating Israel within a future timeframe explicitly marked as "that day."
The words — The Hebrew שְׁלִישִׁיָּה (she.Li.shi.Yah) translates literally as "a third," and בְּרָכָה (be.ra.Khah) means "a blessing," directly describing Israel's positional status and function.
The thread — This expansion of divine blessing to include formerly hostile nations echoes the Abrahamic promise in Genesis 12:2, the prophetic vision in Isaiah 65:8, and the New Testament principle in Romans 10:11.
Why it lands — The text requires acknowledging that Israel's covenantal identity operates as a blessing in direct proximity to Egypt and Assyria, demanding a redefinition of divine favor based on declarative truth rather than political rivalry.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land:
Cross-references
- Genesis 12:2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
- Isaiah 65:8 This is what the LORD says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all.
- Romans 10:11 It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
- Deuteronomy 32:43 Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people.
- Psalms 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!
- Isaiah 6:13 And though a tenth remains in the land, it will be burned again. As the terebinth and oak leave stumps when felled, so the holy seed will be a stump in the land.”
- Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
- Isaiah 49:22 This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.
- Isaiah 65:22 No longer will they build houses for others to inhabit, nor plant for others to eat. For as is the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My people, and My chosen ones will fully enjoy the work of their hands.
- Isaiah 66:12 For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees.