O LORD, how great are Your
works!
Your thoughts are very deep.
Psalm 95:5
This verse is such an understatement - there is no possible way to measure God's thoughts. I will to try to explain this verse which led to extensive research -
"He shall pass through the
sea with affliction,
And strike the waves of the
sea;
All the depths of the (Nile)
River shall dry up.
Then the pride of Assyria.
shall be brought down.
And the scepter of Egypt
shall depart.
"So I will strengthen them in.
the LORD,
And they shall walk up and
down in name,"
Says the LORD.
Zechariah 10:11,12
I included the second verse to show you that the LORD was speaking. I had to find out who the "He" was, and I got Israel and God. The "He" is Israel, but I had to find these verses -
"Then you shall say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says the LORD: "Israel is My son, My firstborn.
"So I say to you, let My son go that he may serve Me. But if you refuse to let him go, indeed I will kill your son, your firstborn." ' "
Exodus 4:22,23
This happened in the eighth month of the second year of Darius. I googled a map of the Assyrian Empire 900-607 BC, and they controlled a lot of land. King Darius reigned from 522 BC to 486 BC. I need time references to help me understand.
I think it is interesting that my research led back to God's wondrous miracles He did in Egypt. Getting back to the verse, I think the pride of Assyria is just that - their pride. The map I saw did include Babylon as part of Assyria, but the Jews are rebuilding the temple. I just found out that the second temple was completed in 587 BC.
Note - Sorry, I forgot to explain the sticky notes; I know you figured it out any way😀. I use them to takes notes and as bookmarks.
The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Please read your Bible.
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