There will be no more strangers, separated by tongues and cultures. The reconciliation of this coming time will make the prior differences immaterial. All Israel will no longer fear the "waters of chaos" or anarchy. In its place, men will pass over the historic rivalries in peace.
The restoration will be as miraculous as if we were to walk upon dry ground across the waters. This is, of course, one of the signs of being "chosen." Crossing the waters while dry was a sign given very anciently, and has been with all God's people as a sign He is with them. Israel left Egypt with the Red Sea parting as a sign to them. A generation later, after Moses' departure from them, the Jordan River parted as they entered the Promised Land under Joshua's prophetic leadership. As the repentant Ten Tribes departed Assyria, the Euphrates dried up to allow them to cross on dry ground. And, in this final dispensation, the Mississippi River allowed a persecuted and harassed body of believers to cross over on dry ground, with their oxen pulling wagons and no need of a boat. There is a future crossing which will be a part of the final gathering of Israel in the latter-days. The sign of walking across water while dry has been given, and will be given again, as confirmation of the Lord's identification of His chosen people. Therefore, this reference to the "smiting of the seven streams" so that one can cross over "dry shod" is a reminder of this oft-given sign. We have seen it in the past and should be looking for it, again.