Isaiah 19:20

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Y será por señal y por testimonio á Jehová de los ejércitos en la tierra de Egipto: porque á Jehová clamarán á causa de sus opresores, y él les enviará salvador y príncipe que los libre.

¿Qué significa esto?

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.

Explicado para niños

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.

Contexto histórico

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.

Aplicación para hoy

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.

Temas

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

Versículos relacionados

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

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Preguntas frecuentes

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.