Isaiah 19:19
“In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the heart of Egypt, and a monument to the LORD at its border. It will be a sign and witness to the LORD Almighty in the land of Egypt.”
King James Version
Fulfillment References
Isaiah 19:20-25 Acts 2:10 Matthew 2:14-15
Archaeological & Historical Evidence
The Jewish temple at Elephantine (5th century BC), where Jews worshipped YHWH in Egypt, is archaeologically confirmed. The Coptic Christian church has been in Egypt since the 1st century AD.
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishAwaits the future Messianic age when Egypt worships YHWH.
CatholicThe Coptic Church of Egypt partially fulfills this.
ProtestantThe Egyptian Christian community fulfills the spirit of this promise.
DispensationalFull national conversion of Egypt in the Millennium.
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