Lux Domini
And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Glossary

Egypt Place

The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.

Assyria Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.

Euphrates Place

Biblical river. Modern identification: Euphrates River.

Nile Place

Biblical river. Modern identification: Nile River.