Isaiah 19:18

In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the Lord of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction.

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 19:19, the same prophecy continues with an altar to the LORD in Egypt, expanding on Egypt's conversion.

In Isaiah 19:21, the LORD is known to Egypt, continuing the conversion prophecy from this verse.

Isaiah 45:23 declares that every tongue will swear allegiance to the LORD — this is that universal oath being realized in Egypt.

Isaiah 65:16 also speaks of swearing by the God of truth — this universal oath includes Egypt's allegiance.

Isaiah 27:13 describes outcasts from Egypt coming to worship the LORD, echoing Egypt's conversion.

Isaiah 45:24 Related theme

Isaiah 45:24 continues the theme of all coming to the LORD — here Egyptians are among those who come.

Psalm 68:31 Parallel

Psalm 68:31 also depicts Egypt and Cush coming to God — the same future Gentile worship foreshadowed here.

Jeremiah 12:16 promises that Gentiles who learn to swear by the LORD will be included — this is that promise fulfilled in Egypt.

Zephaniah 3:9 promises a pure speech for all peoples to call on the LORD — matching the language shift here.

Zechariah 2:11 speaks of many nations joining the LORD 'in that day', paralleling Egypt's conversion.

Deuteronomy 10:20 commands Israel to swear by the LORD's name — this shows Egyptians adopting the same covenant practice.

Nehemiah 10:29 describes Israel swearing an oath to follow God — Egyptians here do the same, entering the covenant.

Genesis 11:1 Related theme

Genesis 11:1 describes a single language for all humanity — here a unified language returns as Egyptians speak Hebrew for worship.

Psalm 63:11 Related theme

Psalm 63:11 says those who swear by God will rejoice — the Egyptians here will also share that joy.