Isaiah 19:20

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

فإذا ما صرَخَ المِصْريُّونَ إلى الرّبِّ في ضيقِهِم، أرسَلَ لهُم مُخلِّصا ومُحاميا فيُنقِذُهُم‌.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Isaiah says that in Egypt, people will be in need and will call out to God for help because of those who are oppressing them. God will send a powerful savior to rescue them. It serves as a sign and witness of God's presence and action in Egypt.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're in a playground and some big kids are being mean to you. You call out to your mom or dad for help, and they come quickly to protect you and make things right. This verse is like that, but God is the parent who comes to help the people in Egypt who are being treated badly.

السياق التاريخي

Isaiah, a prophet from the 8th century BCE, wrote this verse for his fellow Israelites. The context was a time when Egypt was a powerful nation and often a threat to smaller nations like Israel. Isaiah is predicting that even in a place like Egypt, where they worship different gods, God will still act to save and protect people.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, think about a situation where a community is struggling under oppression. Maybe it's a group facing discrimination or hardship. This verse encourages us to believe that God will send help, perhaps in the form of leaders or activists who work to bring justice and freedom.

المواضيع

• salvation
• hope
• deliverance
• oppression
• divine intervention
• promise

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 12:1-3
• Exodus 3:7-10
• Psalms 107:10-14
• Matthew 2:13-15
• Luke 1:68-75

أسئلة شائعة

How does this verse speak to the concept of divine intervention?

The verse suggests that God will actively intervene in the affairs of people, particularly in times of oppression, to send a savior and deliver them. This reflects the belief in God's active role in human history.

What does it mean to be a 'sign and witness unto the LORD of hosts'?

Being a sign and witness means that the actions and outcomes in Egypt will demonstrate God’s power and presence, serving as a testimony for others to see and understand God's involvement in the world.

How can we apply this verse to contemporary social issues?

This verse can be applied to issues where people face oppression. It encourages us to seek justice and to believe that help will come, whether through human efforts or divine intervention.

What can we learn about God's character from this verse?

From this verse, we learn that God is compassionate and responsive to the cries of the oppressed. God is also portrayed as a deliverer who actively intervenes to rescue those in need.