Isaiah 43:17
Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.
Original Language Analysis
הַמּוֹצִ֥יא
Which bringeth forth
H3318
הַמּוֹצִ֥יא
Which bringeth forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
1 of 12
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
רֶֽכֶב
the chariot
H7393
רֶֽכֶב
the chariot
Strong's:
H7393
Word #:
2 of 12
a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone
חַ֣יִל
the army
H2428
חַ֣יִל
the army
Strong's:
H2428
Word #:
4 of 12
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
וְעִזּ֑וּז
and the power
H5808
וְעִזּ֑וּז
and the power
Strong's:
H5808
Word #:
5 of 12
forcible; collectively and concretely, an army
יִשְׁכְּבוּ֙
they shall lie down
H7901
יִשְׁכְּבוּ֙
they shall lie down
Strong's:
H7901
Word #:
7 of 12
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
בַּל
H1077
בַּל
Strong's:
H1077
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest
יָק֔וּמוּ
they shall not rise
H6965
יָק֔וּמוּ
they shall not rise
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
9 of 12
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
דָּעֲכ֖וּ
they are extinct
H1846
דָּעֲכ֖וּ
they are extinct
Strong's:
H1846
Word #:
10 of 12
to be extinguished; figuratively, to expire or be dried up
Historical Context
The Red Sea didn't just open a path but destroyed pursuing enemies. Egypt's military power, seemed invincible, was extinguished instantly. This reminds exiles that Babylon will similarly fall.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's past judgment on Egypt encourage you facing overwhelming opposition?
- What powerful enemies in your life need God's extinguishing intervention?
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Analysis & Commentary
God brought forth 'the chariot and horse, the army and the power'—Pharaoh's military might—only to make them 'lie down together' in death. The Hebrew 'shakav' (lie down) euphemistically describes death. The extinction imagery: 'quenched as tow' (flax)—quickly consumed. God neutralizes all opposition.