Common English Bible

Isaiah 19:18-22 Common English Bible (CEB)

18. On that day, there will be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan and swear loyalty to the Lord of heavenly forces. One of them will be called "the city of the sun."

19. On that day, there will be an altar to the Lord within the land of Egypt, and a standing stone for the Lord at its border.

20. It will be a sign and a witness to the Lord of heavenly forces in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the Lord because of oppressors, God will send them a savior and defender to rescue them.

21. The Lord will make himself known to the Egyptians; the Egyptians will know the Lord on that day. They will worship with sacrifices and offerings, making solemn promises to the Lord and fulfilling them.

22. The Lord will strike Egypt; striking and then healing. They will return to the Lord, who will hear their pleas and heal them.