Yesaya 19:18
Konteks19:18 At that time five cities 1 in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear allegiance to the Lord who commands armies. One will be called the City of the Sun. 2
Yesaya 38:5
Konteks38:5 “Go and tell Hezekiah: ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor 3 David says: “I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Look, I will add fifteen years to your life,
[19:18] 1 sn The significance of the number “five” in this context is uncertain. For a discussion of various proposals, see J. N. Oswalt, Isaiah (NICOT), 1:376-77.
[19:18] 2 tc The Hebrew text has עִיר הַהֶרֶס (’ir haheres, “City of Destruction”; cf. NASB, NIV) but this does not fit the positive emphasis of vv. 18-22. The Qumran scroll 1QIsaa and some medieval Hebrew