Isaiah 19:3

French NEG79 1979 (Segond Nouvelle Edition de Genève 1979)

L'esprit de l'Egypte disparaîtra du milieu d'elle, Et j'anéantirai son conseil; On consultera les idoles et les enchanteurs, Ceux qui évoquent les morts et ceux qui prédisent l'avenir.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse says that the spirit and the wisdom of Egypt will fail, and people will turn to idols and witchcraft for help. God is speaking and predicting that Egypt will lose its strength and seek false gods.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine a big, strong country like Egypt. God says that one day, this country will feel very weak and confused, so the people will start asking help from things that can't really help, like toys or magic tricks.

Contexte historique

Isaiah wrote this prophecy around 700 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites, warning them about the future of Egypt. The cultural setting was one of empires and nations competing for power and influence.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In modern times, this could apply to a company losing its competitive edge and turning to unethical practices or unproven methods to recover. This shows how people can turn to unreliable sources when desperate.

Thèmes

• prophecy
• Egypt
• false worship
• counsel
• spiritual guidance
• faith

Versets liés

• Isaiah 19:11
• Isaiah 19:13
• Isaiah 19:21
• Deuteronomy 18:10-12
• 1 Samuel 28:3-19

Questions fréquentes

What does it mean by the 'spirit of Egypt shall fail'?

It means that Egypt will lose its strength and wisdom, becoming incapable of making good decisions.

Why do they seek idols and charmers?

In desperation, the people turn to false gods and superstitions, hoping to regain their lost strength and guidance.

How does this relate to modern times?

This can be seen in situations where organizations or individuals, facing failure, resort to unethical or unreliable methods to recover.

What can we learn from this verse?

We learn the importance of relying on true guidance and not turning to false sources in times of need.