Isaiah 23:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

When the report reaches Egypt, they will writhe in agony over the news of Tyre.

American Standard Version (1901)

When the report cometh to Egypt, they shall be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

Bible in Basic English

When the news comes to Egypt they will be bitterly pained at the fate of Tyre.

Free Bible Version

When the news about Tyre reaches Egypt they will be in agony.

Geneva Bible 1599

When the fame commeth to the Egyptians, they shall be sorie, concerning the rumour of Tyrus.

King James (Authorized) Version

As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

One Unity Resource Bible

When the report comes to Egypt [Abode of slavery], they will be in anguish at the report of Tyre.

Translation for Translators

When the people of Egypt hear what has happened to Tyre, they will grieve very much.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When the report comes to Egypt, they will be grieved concerning Tyre.

Noah Webster Bible

As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

World English Bible

When the report comes to Egypt, they will be in anguish at the report of Tyre.

Young's Literal Translation

As [at] the report of Egypt they are pained, So [at] the report of Tyre.

Context

The Burden against Tyre

⁴Be ashamed, O Sidon, the stronghold of the sea, for the sea has spoken: “I have not been in labor or given birth. I have not raised young men or brought up young women.” ⁵When the report reaches Egypt, they will writhe in agony over the news of Tyre.

Summary

Isaiah 23:5 prophesies the downfall of the city of Tyre, a powerful and wealthy Phoenician city known for its maritime trade. The verse foretells that Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years, symbolizing a period of desolation and judgment. This prophecy serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nations and His righteous judgment against pride and sin. Ultimately, it points to the importance of humility and reliance on God rather than on worldly wealth and power.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

As, &c.--rather, "When the report (shall reach) the people of Egypt, they shall be sorely pained at the report concerning Tyre" (namely, its overthrow). So JEROME, "When the Egyptians shall hear that so powerful a neighboring nation has been destroyed, they must know their own end is near" [LOWTH, &c.].