Bible Dictionary
Destruction, City of
The City of Destruction is a prophetic name in Isaiah 19:18, commonly understood as referring to On, or Heliopolis, in Egypt. The name emphasizes the overthrow of heathen worship there.
Definition
The City of Destruction is a prophetic name in Isaiah 19:18, explained as “city of overthrow.” It is understood as an ideal title for On, or Heliopolis, in Egypt.
Biblical Usage
The name emphasizes the evidence that the heathenism associated with the city would be overthrown.
Historical Background
The title is connected with the Egyptian city of On, also known as Heliopolis.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Isa. 19:18; Heb. Ir-ha-Heres, “city of overthrow,” because of the evidence it would present of the overthrow of heathenism), the ideal title of On or Heliopolis (q.v.).