unfoldingWord_en_tn/isa/19/01.md

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  • the idols of Egypt quake before him - Isaiah is describing the idols as having feelings of fear as Yahweh approaches. AT: "the idols of Egypt tremble in fear before Yahweh." (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_personification)
  • and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves - Here "heart" refers to courage. AT: “the Egyptians courage disappears”
  • city will be against city - "people from different cities in Egypt will fight with one another"
  • kingdom against kingdom - "the rulers in Egypt will send their people to fight with one another"