About the 8th century BC, Isaiah prophesied destruction concerning Egypt. YHWH would bring a judgment upon them. Formerly, Egypt attacked and fought against Judah. But here, the name Judah would become a terror to the Egyptians. Their once furious warriors would become fearful as women. One Language "In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear by the Lord of hosts; one will be called the City of Destruction. They speak the one language of the gospel and the salvation of Christ. As there were many cities in Egypt, Young believes the reference means one out ...

Did God Condemn All Body Art? Does Leviticus 19:28 apply to all body art or just to tattoos? Some argue that Leviticus 19:28 is without restriction, i.e. is not limited to the occult practices of marking the body on behalf of the dead. "You shall not shave around the sides or your head, nor shall you disfigure the edges of your beard. You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord." (Lev. 19:27-28). These statements were made to the Old Covenant nation of Israel. God gave the covenant to ...

Do the Egyptians belong in Mt. Zion? From the beginning of Covenant Israel's history and quest for nationhood, a mixed multitude traveled with them from Egypt.  Moses was married to an Ethiopian. In the latter days Egypt and Israel's relationship once again unite, not as master and slave but as brethren in the new temple keeping the Feasts of the Lord. In the prophetic imagery of Zechariah 14, the nations share in the post parousia (coming of Christ) blessings of Israel. "And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go ...