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Stream of Egypt

(Isa. 27:12), the Wady el-‘Arish, called also “the river of Egypt,” R.V., “brook of Egypt” (Num. 34:5; Josh. 15:4; 2 Kings 24:7). It is the natural boundary of Egypt. Occasionally in winter, when heavy rains have fallen among the mountains inland, it becomes a turbulent rushing torrent. The present boundary between Egypt and Palestine is about midway between el-‘Arish and Gaza.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

occurs once in the Old Testament— (Isaiah 27:12) [RIVER OF EGYPT] RIVER OF EGYPT - 3664

In the Bible

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Verses where Stream of Egypt is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Isaiah 27:12

    In that day the LORD will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, O Israelites, will be gathered one by one.

Scripture on Stream of Egypt

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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