What is the symbolic meaning of Egypt?

Answer 1

As the entire scenario of the "first Passover" plays out [as God orchestrated it under Moses and Aaron to picture His plan of salvation]... Egypt [the land of Pharaoh, or the ways of Satan] comes across as the symbol for "sin"... and mankind's bondage to it.

Pharaoh pictures Satan... his armies are his demons, under whom the Israelites slaved [and mankind still slaves, endlessly, 24/7] without hope of rescue. The "blood of the slain lamb" caused "death" to pass over those protected under the "shed blood of the lamb," which resulted in their ultimate "release from Egypt" [sin's bondage].

They were freed, liberated -- their past blotted out, with a new life and future ahead.

The column of the cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, that stood between the "liberated" Israelites and Pharaoh's armies, the cloud which guided them and protected them, was "Christ" [who stands between those whose Faith is in Him... and Satan and his demons who try to pull God's elect "back into sin" [Egypt]... back into slavery to it.

At the end of their escape from Egypt [life's sins... struggling against it all the way] when things looked most hopeless [when we face the first death, that's appointed to us - Heb.9:27]... with their backs to the Red Sea, and Pharaoh [Satan] closing in on them -- God's elect were "saved."

"...Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the Salvation of the Lord, which He will shew to you to day... The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." (Ex.14:13-14)

Later, when God [Jesus Christ, the God of the Old Testament - John 1:3] gave them the Ten Commandments... He said:

"...I AM the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt [or, another way of saying it; I AM the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of "SIN"], out of the house of bondage." (Ex.20:2)

Egypt symbolizes "sin" [the transgression of the law - I John 3:4; every wicked way that's contrary to God's laws]... and man's bondage to it.

Answer 2

Egypt symbolizes ancient civilization, wisdom, and mysticism. It is often associated with historical wonders such as the pyramids and Sphinx, as well as the Nile River, which symbolizes life and fertility. Egypt's rich cultural heritage and contributions to art, science, and religion have made it a symbol of human achievement and enduring legacy.