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The leaders of the people have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools, and the princes of Memphis are deluded; those who are the cornerstones of her tribes have made Egypt stagger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, <i>even they that are</i> the stay of the tribes thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools; The princes of Noph are deceived; They have also deluded Egypt, <i>Those who are</i> the mainstay of its tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The officials of Zoan have turned out to be fools, The officials of Memphis are deluded; <i>Those who are</i> the cornerstone of her tribes Have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have acted foolishly, The princes of Memphis are deluded; Those who are the cornerstone of her tribes Have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have acted foolishly, The princes of Memphis are deluded; <i>Those who are</i> the cornerstone of her tribes Have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have acted as ignorant fools, The princes of Memphis are deluded; <i>Those who are</i> the cornerstone of her tribes Have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have acted like fools, The princes of Memphis are deluded [and entertain false hope]; <i>Those who are</i> the cornerstone of her tribes Have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have been fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. Her tribal chieftains have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have been fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. Her tribal chieftains have led Egypt astray. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Memphis are deceived; they have caused Egypt to go astray, that are the corner-stone of her tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The royal officials in Zoan and in Memphis are foolish and deceived. The leaders in every state have given bad advice to the nation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have caused Egypt to go astray, that are the corner stone of her tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The leaders of Zoan are acting foolishly. The leaders of Memphis are led astray. The leaders who are the cornerstones of its tribes mislead the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The leaders of Zoan and Memphis are fools. They were supposed to lead the nation, but they have misled it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools, and the princes of Memphis deluded; the leaders of its tribes have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The officials of Zoan are fools, the officials of Memphis are misled; the rulers of her tribes lead Egypt astray. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools. The princes of Memphis are deceived. They have caused Egypt to go astray, who are the cornerstone of her tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the support of its tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools. The princes of Memphis are deceived. They have caused Egypt to go astray, those who are the cornerstone of her tribes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Princes of Zoan have been foolish, "" Princes of Noph have been lifted up, "" And they have caused Egypt to err, "" The chief of her tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Foolish have been princes of Zoan, Lifted up have been princes of Noph, And they have caused Egypt to err, The chief of her tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The chiefs of Zoan were foolish, the chiefs of Noph were deceived; and they caused Egypt to wander, the pinnacles of its tribes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Tanis are become fools, the princes of Memphis are gone astray, they have deceived Egypt, the stay of the people thereof. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The leaders of Tanis have become foolish. The leaders of Memphis have decayed. They have deceived Egypt, the corner of its people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools, the princes of Memphis have been deceived. The chiefs of its tribes have led Egypt astray. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools, and the princes of Memphis are deluded; those who are the cornerstones of its tribes have led Egypt astray.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan have become fools, the princes of Memphis have become haughty and have deceived Egypt, even the foundation of her families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Princes of Zoan became insane! The Princes of Mephes were lifted up and they have led Egypt astray in the corners of its tribes<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan are become fools, The princes of Noph are deceived; They have caused Egypt to go astray, That are the corner-stone of her tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The princes of Tanis have failed, and the princes of Memphis are lifted up <i>with pride</i>, and they shall cause Egypt to wander by tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/19-13.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=3946" 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">12</span>Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">The princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6814.htm" title="6814: ṣō·‘an (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Eg. Of Egyptian derivation; Tsoan, a place in Egypt.">of Zoan</a> <a href="/hebrew/2973.htm" title="2973: nō·w·’ă·lū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To be foolish. A primitive root; properly, to be slack, i.e. to be foolish.">have become fools;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5297.htm" title="5297: nōp̄ (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Eg. (the same as NH4644). A variation of Moph; Noph, the capital of Upper Egypt.">of Memphis</a> <a href="/hebrew/5377.htm" title="5377: niš·šə·’ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To lend on interest, be a creditor. A primitive root; to lead astray, i.e. to delude, or to seduce.">are deceived.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6438.htm" title="6438: pin·naṯ (N-fsc) -- A corner. Feminine of pen; an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain.">The cornerstones</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šə·ḇā·ṭe·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">of her tribes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·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.">have led Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/8582.htm" title="8582: hiṯ·‘ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To err. A primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. Reel or stray; also causative of both.">astray.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>The LORD has poured into her a spirit of confusion. Egypt has been led astray in all she does, as a drunkard staggers through his own vomit.…<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="/ezekiel/30-13.htm">Ezekiel 30:13</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: I will destroy the idols and put an end to the images in Memphis. There will no longer be a prince in Egypt, and I will instill fear in that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-6.htm">Hosea 4:6</a></span><br />My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30</a></span><br />Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-13.htm">Job 5:13</a></span><br />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="/jeremiah/4-22.htm">Jeremiah 4:22</a></span><br />“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">1 Corinthians 1:19-20</a></span><br />For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / 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="/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="/romans/1-22.htm">Romans 1:22</a></span><br />Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</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.”<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="/jeremiah/10-7.htm">Jeremiah 10:7-8</a></span><br />Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. / But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!<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="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a></span><br />There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a></span><br />See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.</p><p class="hdg">princes of Zoan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Isaiah 19:11</a></b></br> Surely the princes of Zoan <i>are</i> fools, the counsel of the wise counsellers of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I <i>am</i> the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-22.htm">Romans 1:22</a></b></br> Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,</p><p class="hdg">Noph</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/2-16.htm">Jeremiah 2:16</a></b></br> Also the children of Noph and Tahapanes have broken the crown of thy head.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Jeremiah 46:14,19</a></b></br> Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/30-13.htm">Ezekiel 30:13</a></b></br> Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also destroy the idols, and I will cause <i>their</i> images to cease out of Noph; and there shall be no more a prince of the land of Egypt: and I will put a fear in the land of Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">stay.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a></b></br> I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-38.htm">1 Samuel 14:38</a></b></br> And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Zechariah 10:4</a></b></br> Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-10.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-16.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-4.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/job/38-6.htm">Cornerstone</a> <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Corner-Stone</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Corner-Stones</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-19.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Deluded</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Egypt's</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-16.htm">Err</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Fools</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-5.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-13.htm">Led</a> <a href="/hosea/9-6.htm">Memphis</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-16.htm">Noph</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-3.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-21.htm">Seduced</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-23.htm">Support</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-10.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/psalms/122-4.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-29.htm">Tricked</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Wandering</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm">Way</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Zoan</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-8.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Cornerstone</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Corner-Stone</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Corner-Stones</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-20.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-20.htm">Deluded</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-3.htm">Egypt's</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Err</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-11.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-23.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-8.htm">Fools</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-5.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Led</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-16.htm">Memphis</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-16.htm">Noph</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-13.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-5.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-10.htm">Seduced</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-23.htm">Support</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-14.htm">Tricked</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Wandering</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Way</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-4.htm">Zoan</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'; 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It was a significant political and religious center, often associated with wisdom and counsel. The reference to the princes of Zoan becoming fools indicates a failure of leadership and wisdom. This aligns with the biblical theme that true wisdom comes from God, and without it, even the most esteemed leaders can fall into folly. The foolishness of these princes can be seen as a judgment from God, reflecting the broader theme of divine retribution against those who oppose His will.<p><b>the princes of Memphis are deceived.</b><br>Memphis, another major city in ancient Egypt, was a center of power and culture. The deception of its princes suggests a lack of discernment and understanding, leading to poor decision-making. This deception can be seen as a result of their reliance on false gods and human wisdom rather than seeking guidance from the true God. The theme of deception is prevalent in Scripture, often highlighting the consequences of turning away from God’s truth. This phrase underscores the idea that without divine insight, even the most powerful leaders can be easily misled.<p><b>The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.</b><br>The term "cornerstones" refers to the foundational leaders or key figures within the tribes of Egypt. These individuals, who were supposed to provide stability and guidance, have instead led the nation into error. This imagery of cornerstones is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing strength and support. The failure of these leaders reflects a broader spiritual and moral decline within the nation. This phrase can be connected to the prophetic theme of judgment against nations that turn away from God. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of righteous leadership, as seen in the ultimate cornerstone, Jesus Christ, who provides true guidance and salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes_of_zoan.htm">Princes of Zoan</a></b><br>Zoan, also known as Tanis, was an ancient city in Egypt. The princes here represent the leadership and wisdom of Egypt, which has become foolish.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes_of_memphis.htm">Princes of Memphis</a></b><br>Memphis was another significant city in ancient Egypt, serving as a political and religious center. The leaders here are described as being deceived.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cornerstones_of_her_tribes.htm">Cornerstones of her tribes</a></b><br>This phrase refers to the foundational leaders or influential figures in Egypt who have misguided the nation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>A powerful and historically significant nation in the Bible, often representing worldly power and opposition to God's people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who delivered this message, warning of God's judgment on Egypt due to their reliance on human wisdom and idolatry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_folly_of_human_wisdom.htm">The Folly of Human Wisdom</a></b><br>Human wisdom, apart from God, leads to foolishness and deception. We must seek divine wisdom through prayer and Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_misleading_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Misleading Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders have a significant impact on their followers. When leaders stray from God's truth, they can lead entire nations or communities astray.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>God is sovereign over all nations, and His plans will prevail despite human attempts to rely on their own strength and wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>As Christians, we should pray for and support leaders who seek God's guidance and wisdom, recognizing the impact of their decisions.<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/how_do_isa._19_13-14_and_egypt's_history_align.htm">How do the references in Isaiah 19:13–14 to “confusion” and “drunkenness” align with archaeological or historical accounts of Egyptian culture? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_isaiah_19_differ_from_ezekiel_29.htm">Why does Isaiah 19's prophecy differ from other prophetic passages about Egypt (e.g., Ezekiel 29) if they both claim divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_joseph's_bones_leaving_egypt_recorded.htm">Exodus 13:19 - Is there any archeological or historical record confirming that Joseph's bones were transported out of Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_ezekiel_30's_events.htm">If Ezekiel 30 as a whole is taken literally, why do we not see conclusive archeological or historical confirmation of these catastrophic outcomes across Egypt and the surrounding nations?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">The princes of Noph.</span>--Probably, as in the LXX., Noph is the same as Memphis. The name has been derived (1) from <span class= "ital">Ma-m-pthah </span>("the house of Pthah," an Egyptian deity of the Hephaestos, or Yulcan type); or (2), and more correctly, from <span class= "ital">Men-nepher </span>("place of the good"). This also was, as in <a href="/hosea/9-6.htm" title="For, see, they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them: the pleasant places for their silver, nettles shall possess them: thorns shall be in their tabernacles.">Hosea 9:6</a> (where we have the form Moph), one of the chief royal cities of Lower Egypt, and the seat of the Ethiopian dynasty then ruling.<p><span class= "bld">Even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">the corner-stone of the castes. </span>The word is the same as the "corner" of <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm" title="Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.">Zechariah 10:4</a>, the "chief" of <a href="/judges/20-2.htm" title="And the chief of all the people, even of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen that drew sword.">Judges 20:2</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/14-38.htm" title="And Saul said, Draw you near here, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin has been this day.">1Samuel 14:38</a>, and describes the position of superiority among the Egyptian castes claimed by the priest-rulers of Zoan and Noph.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The princes of Noph</span>. There are no grounds for changing "Noph" into "Moph." "Noph" is probably "Napata," known as "Nap" in the hieroglyphic inscriptions - the original capital of the Ethiopian kings, and, when Memphis had become their capital, still probably regarded as the second city of the empire. The "princes of Noph" would be Tirhakah's counselors. <span class="cmt_word">They have also</span>, etc. Translate, <span class="accented">Even they have led Egypt astray</span>, <span class="accented">who are the corner-stone of her tribes</span>. Strictly speaking, there were no "tribes" in Egypt, much less "castes," but only classes, marked out by strong lines of demarcation the one from the other. Herodotus gives seven of them (2. 164) - priests, soldiers, herdsmen, swineherds, tradesmen, interpreters, and boatmen. But there were several others also, <span class="accented">e.g.</span>, agricultural laborers, fishermen, artisans, official <span class="accented">employee</span>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/19-13.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">The princes</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂ֣רֵי</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zoan</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹ֔עַן</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6814.htm">Strong's 6814: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zoan -- a place in Egypt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have become fools;</span><br /><span class="heb">נֽוֹאֲלוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(nō·w·’ă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2973.htm">Strong's 2973: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be slack, to be foolish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the princes</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂ֣רֵי</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Memphis</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹ֑ף</span> <span class="translit">(nōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5297.htm">Strong's 5297: </a> </span><span class="str2">Memphis -- a city in Egypt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are deceived.</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְּׁא֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(niš·šə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5377.htm">Strong's 5377: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lead astray, to delude, to seduce</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The cornerstones</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּנַּ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(pin·naṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6438.htm">Strong's 6438: </a> </span><span class="str2">An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of her tribes</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבָטֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇā·ṭe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have led Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ra·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 /><br /><span class="word">astray.</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְע֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8582.htm">Strong's 8582: </a> </span><span class="str2">To vacillate, reel, stray</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/19-13.htm">Isaiah 19:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/19-13.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 19:13 The princes of Zoan have become fools (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 19:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 19:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 19:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 19:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>