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Let them show you and make known what the LORD Almighty has planned against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Where are your wise counselors, Pharaoh? Let them tell you what God plans, what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies is going to do to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you that they might know what the LORD of hosts has purposed against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Where <i>are</i> they? where <i>are</i> thy wise <i>men</i>? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Where <i>are</i> they? Where are your wise men? Let them tell you now, And let them know what the LORD of hosts has purposed against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Well then, where are your wise men? Please let them tell you, And let them understand what the LORD of armies Has planned against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Well then, where are your wise men? Please let them tell you, And let them understand what the LORD of hosts Has purposed against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Well then, where are your wise men? Please let them tell you, And let them understand what the LORD of hosts Has purposed against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Well then, where are your wise men? Please let them tell you, And let them understand what Yahweh of hosts Has counseled against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Where then are your wise men? Please let them tell you, And let them understand what the LORD of hosts Has purposed against Egypt [if they can].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Armies has planned against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Where then are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now; and let them know what Jehovah of hosts hath purposed concerning Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Where are those wise men now? If they can, let them say what the LORD All-Powerful intends for Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Where then are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now; and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed concerning Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you. Let them explain what the LORD of Armies is planning against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King of Egypt, where are those clever advisers of yours? Perhaps they can tell you what plans the LORD Almighty has for Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you, let them make known what the LORD has planned against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But where, oh where, are your wise men? Let them tell you, let them find out what the LORD who commands armies has planned for Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Where then are your sages? And let them tell you now; and let them know what the LORD of hosts has purposed concerning Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you now; and let them know what Yahweh of Armies has purposed concerning Egypt. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Where [are] they now, your wise ones? Indeed, let them now tell [it] to you, "" And they know what YHWH of Hosts has counseled against Egypt!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Where are they now, thy wise ones? Yea, let them tell to thee, I pray thee, And they know what Jehovah of Hosts hath counselled against Egypt!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Where are they? where thy wise? and they shall announce to thee now, and they shall make known what Jehovah shall counsel upon Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Where are now thy wise men? let them tell thee, and shew what the Lord of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Where are your wisemen now? Let them announce it to you, and let them reveal what the Lord of hosts intends for Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you and make known What the LORD of hosts has planned against Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Where now are your sages? Let them tell you and make known what the LORD of hosts has planned against Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Where are your wise men? Let them tell you now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts has purposed against Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Where are your wise men? They shall show you and they shall know what LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts has purposed against Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Where are they, then, thy wise men? And let them tell thee now; And let them know what the LORD of hosts Hath purposed concerning Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Where are now thy wise men? and let them declare to thee, and say, What has the Lord of hosts purposed upon Egypt?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/19-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=3937" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/19.htm">An Oracle Concerning Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/335.htm" title="335: ’ay·yām (Interrog:: 3mp) -- Where?. Perhaps from 'aiyn; where? Hence how?.">Where</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥă·ḵā·me·ḵā (Adj-mpc:: 2ms) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">are your wise men</a> <a href="/hebrew/645.htm" title="645: ’ê·p̄ō·w (Conj) -- Then. Or hephowe; from poh; strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then.">now?</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: wə·yag·gî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">Let them tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">and reveal</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: yā·‘aṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">has planned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">Egypt.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-9.htm">Jeremiah 8:9</a></span><br />The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">1 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/12-17.htm">Job 12:17</a></span><br />He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Isaiah 44:25</a></span><br />who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19-20</a></span><br />For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7</a></span><br />Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-8.htm">Obadiah 1:8</a></span><br />In that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Isaiah 29:14</a></span><br />Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Daniel 2:27-28</a></span><br />Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires. / But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a></span><br />At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/47-13.htm">Isaiah 47:13</a></span><br />You are wearied by your many counselors; let them come forward now and save you—your astrologers who observe the stars, who monthly predict your fate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-3.htm">Ezekiel 28:3-4</a></span><br />Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! / By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">1 Corinthians 2:6-8</a></span><br />Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-12.htm">Job 5:12-13</a></span><br />He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. / He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-22.htm">Romans 1:22</a></span><br />Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Where are they? where are your wise men? and let them tell you now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts has purposed on Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">where are thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a></b></br> Woe unto <i>them that are</i> wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/47-10.htm">Isaiah 47:10-13</a></b></br> For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I <i>am</i>, and none else beside me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-38.htm">Judges 9:38</a></b></br> Then said Zebul unto him, Where <i>is</i> now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst, Who <i>is</i> Abimelech, that we should serve him? <i>is</i> not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.</p><p class="hdg">let them</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13,14</a></b></br> Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or <i>being</i> his counseller hath taught him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-22.htm">Isaiah 41:22,23</a></b></br> Let them bring <i>them</i> forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they <i>be</i>, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">Isaiah 44:7</a></b></br> And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-4.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-4.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm">Counselled</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-10.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-4.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-4.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-3.htm">Please</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-10.htm">Show</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-10.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/19-16.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-16.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-8.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-8.htm">Counselled</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-13.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-16.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-10.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-11.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-11.htm">Please</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-11.htm">Show</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-9.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-29.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/19-1.htm">The confusion of Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">The foolishness of their princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/19-18.htm">The calling of Egypt into the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/19-23.htm">The covenant of Egypt, Assyria, and Israel</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Where are your wise men now?</b><br>This phrase challenges the wisdom and counsel of Egypt's sages, who were historically renowned for their knowledge and skills in various fields, including astronomy, medicine, and governance. In the biblical context, wisdom is often associated with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>), and the question implies that true wisdom is lacking among Egypt's advisors. This echoes the futility of human wisdom when it stands against God's plans, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">1 Corinthians 1:20</a>, where the wisdom of the world is contrasted with the wisdom of God.<p><b>Let them tell you</b><br>This part of the verse invites the wise men to demonstrate their understanding and foresight. It is a rhetorical challenge, highlighting their inability to predict or comprehend the divine will. This mirrors the story of Daniel, where Babylonian wise men failed to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, but Daniel, through God's revelation, succeeded (<a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Daniel 2:27-28</a>).<p><b>and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt.</b><br>The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over all heavenly and earthly armies. The phrase underscores the futility of opposing God's decrees. Historically, Egypt was a powerful nation, often seen as a symbol of human strength and pride. However, the prophecy indicates that God's plans will prevail over Egypt's might. This is consistent with other prophecies where God declares His intentions against nations, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/46-25.htm">Jeremiah 46:25-26</a>, where He speaks against Egypt. Theologically, this reflects the theme of divine judgment and the ultimate authority of God over nations, a recurring motif throughout the prophetic books.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/w/wise_men_of_egypt.htm">Wise Men of Egypt</a></b><br>These were the counselors and advisors in Egypt, known for their wisdom and knowledge. In the context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/19.htm">Isaiah 19</a>, they are challenged to reveal God's plans, highlighting their limitations compared to divine wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>A powerful and influential nation in the ancient world, often seen as a symbol of human pride and reliance on worldly wisdom and power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ultimate authority and power over nations, including Egypt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Israel and surrounding nations, including prophecies of judgment and redemption.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_against_egypt.htm">Judgment Against Egypt</a></b><br>The event prophesied in <a href="/bsb/isaiah/19.htm">Isaiah 19</a>, where God declares His plans to humble Egypt and demonstrate His supremacy over their supposed wisdom and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_limitations_of_human_wisdom.htm">The Limitations of Human Wisdom</a></b><br>Human wisdom, no matter how esteemed, is limited and cannot comprehend the full scope of God's plans. We should seek divine wisdom through prayer and scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>God is in control of all nations and their destinies. This should encourage believers to trust in His plans, even when worldly powers seem dominant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>Recognizing the limitations of human wisdom should lead us to humility and dependence on God. We should be wary of pride and self-reliance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, seek counsel from those who are grounded in biblical truth rather than solely relying on secular wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_plan.htm">Trusting in God's Plan</a></b><br>Even when God's plans are not immediately clear, we can trust that He is working for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_dathan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Sennacherib in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_eunuchs.htm">What does the Bible say about eunuchs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_gangs.htm">What does the Bible say about forgiving abusers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Where are they? where</span>, etc.? rather, <span class="accented">Where</span>, <span class="accented">then</span>, <span class="accented">are thy wise men?</span> If thou hast any, let them come forward and predict the coming course of events, what Jehovah has determined to do (compare similar challenges in the later chapters of the book, <a href="/isaiah/41-21.htm">Isaiah 41:21-23</a>; <a href="/isaiah/43-9.htm">Isaiah 43:9</a>; <a href="/isaiah/48-14.htm">Isaiah 48:14</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/19-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Where</span><br /><span class="heb">אַיָּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ay·yām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_335.htm">Strong's 335: </a> </span><span class="str2">Where?, how?</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are your wise men</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲכָמֶ֔יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḵā·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">now?</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵפ֣וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·p̄ō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_645.htm">Strong's 645: </a> </span><span class="str2">Here, now, then</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let them tell you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַגִּ֥ידוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yag·gî·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and reveal</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֵ֣דְע֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="heb">מַה־</span> <span class="translit">(mah-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has planned</span><br /><span class="heb">יָּעַ֛ץ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·‘aṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Egypt.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 19:12 Where then are your wise men? 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