Ezekiel 29:17 kjv
And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel 29:17 nkjv
And it came to pass in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezekiel 29:17 niv
In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month on the first day, the word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 29:17 esv
In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 29:17 nlt
On April 26, the first day of the new year, during the twenty-seventh year of King Jehoiachin's captivity, this message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 29 17 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Eze 29:17 | "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take her multitude, and spoil her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army." | Direct statement of Egypt's subjugation to Babylon |
| Isa 19:1 | "The burden against Egypt. Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud, And will come into Egypt; The idols of Egypt will shake at His presence, And the heart of Egyptians will melt within them." | Prophecy of God's judgment on Egypt |
| Jer 46:2 | "Concerning Egypt, concerning the army of Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt, which was by the Euphrates River in Carchemish, which was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah." | Historical confirmation of Nebuchadnezzar's victory over Egypt |
| Eze 29:18 | "‘Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyre; every head was made bald, and every shoulder was stripped; yet he and his army received no wages from Tyre, nor from the quarry, for the service that he rendered there." | Provides a contrast, highlighting God’s specific reward for Nebuchadnezzar's service against Egypt |
| Isa 45:4 | "For Jacob My servant’s sake, And Israel My elected one, I have even called you by your name; I have named you, though you have not known Me." | God using gentile nations for His purposes |
| Ps 72:10 | "The kings of Tarshish and of the isles will bring presents; The kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts." | Future prosperity and homage from nations |
| Joel 3:19 | "Also Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom a desolate wilderness, Because of violence to the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land." | Further judgment upon Egypt, though often later removed or transformed |
| Zec 14:18 | "And if any of the families of the earth do not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, on them there will be no rain." | Inclusion of nations in worship |
| Rev 11:15 | "Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!”" | Ultimate reign of Christ over all nations |
| Rev 21:24 | "And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it." | Gentile nations contributing to God's kingdom |
| Rom 11:26 | "And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The deliverer will come out of Zion, And He will turn away godlessness from Jacob;" | God’s plan for Israel and the nations intertwined |
| Gal 3:28 | "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." | Unity in Christ across ethnic and social divides |
| 1 Cor 15:28 | "Now when all things shall be subdued to Him, then the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who put all things under Him, that God may be all in all." | Christ's ultimate submission to the Father, with all things under Him |
| Eze 26:4,5 | "And they shall make her [Tyre] a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea, for she is a stronghold of the sea..." | Judgment on Tyre, showing God's action against rebellious nations |
| Ps 110:1 | "The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”" | God's authority and dominion over all powers |
| 2 Pet 3:9 | "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." | God’s patience and desire for universal salvation |
| Eze 38:23 | "Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations; and they shall know that I am the LORD.”" | God’s self-magnification through judgment and deliverance |
| 2 Sam 10:14 | "When the Syrians saw that they were defeated before Israel, they gathered together." | Example of nations reacting to God's actions |
| 1 Kings 20:28 | "And a man of God came and spoke to the king of Israel, and said, “Thus says the LORD, ‘Because the Syrians have said, “The LORD is a god of the hills, but is not a god of the valleys,” I will deliver all this great multitude into your hand, and you shall know that I am the LORD.’ ”" | Reinforcing God's sovereignty over all powers and places |
| Ps 9:8 | "And He shall judge the world in righteousness, And He shall execute judgment in the moieties of the earth." | God as universal judge |
Ezekiel 29 verses
Ezekiel 29 17 Meaning
This verse describes a future restoration and abundant blessing for Egypt, signifying God's overarching sovereignty and faithfulness even over nations hostile to His people. It portrays a spiritual cleansing and empowerment that transcends the political.
Ezekiel 29 17 Context
This chapter is a prophecy against Egypt, detailing judgment and eventual restoration. Ezekiel 29:1-16 focuses on a specific, prolonged judgment upon Egypt, likening it to a lifeless carcass for its pride and betrayal of Israel. The prophecy highlights Pharaoh’s boastful and deceptive nature, and the resultant desolation of Egypt for forty years. The prophecy originally addressed Nebuchadnezzar's conquest of Egypt, emphasizing God’s hand in using Nebuchadnezzar as His instrument. However, the ultimate significance extends beyond this historical event.
Ezekiel 29 17 Word analysis
- "Therefore": Connects this verse to the preceding pronouncements of judgment on Egypt. It signals a consequence or outcome of previous actions or states.
- "thus says the Lord GOD": A standard prophetic formula, asserting divine authority and the message originating directly from God.
- "Behold": Draws the listener's attention to a significant forthcoming event.
- "I will give": Denotes God's sovereign grant of possession or permission. He is in control of all lands.
- "the land of Egypt": Refers to the territory of Egypt.
- "to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon": Identifies the instrument of God’s judgment. This is a direct historical reference to Nebuchadnezzar’s campaigns.
- "and he shall take": Indicates the action of conquest and possession.
- "her multitude": Refers to Egypt’s numerous people, its population, or its armies.
- "and spoil her spoil": Denotes taking the wealth, plunder, and valuable possessions. The repetition emphasizes the totality of the loss.
- "and take her prey": Similar to "spoil her spoil," reinforcing the idea of seizing all that is valuable.
- "and it shall be the wages for his army": This is a key phrase. It signifies that the spoils of Egypt will be the compensation or reward for Nebuchadnezzar's soldiers for their military service, particularly against Tyre, mentioned in the next verse.
Words-group analysis:
- "give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar": This phrase underscores God’s supreme authority over nations. He can empower and dispossess any nation, using human kings as instruments in His divine plan, even if these kings are not aware of or acknowledge His ultimate sovereignty.
- "take her multitude, and spoil her spoil, and take her prey": This describes the comprehensive nature of the judgment, encompassing both the populace and material wealth. It illustrates the severe impact of divine judgment.
- "wages for his army": This explains the practical purpose of Nebuchadnezzar’s conquest of Egypt. It highlights how God utilizes secular powers to fulfill His purposes, providing for them in their service, often for reasons related to His larger agenda, even when the service is primarily motivated by human ambition and greed.
Ezekiel 29 17 Bonus section
The emphasis on Nebuchadnezzar receiving "wages" for his army, directly following the account of his unpaid service against Tyre (Eze 29:18), starkly illustrates how God's plans and provisions can differ between nations and situations. While Nebuchadnezzar received spoils from Egypt as payment, his efforts against Tyre were not similarly rewarded financially, highlighting that God's specific dispensations can be nuanced. This also emphasizes the prophetic theme that God sovereignly directs human affairs to fulfill His purposes, whether for judgment or blessing, using earthly powers as His instruments without them necessarily being aware of His ultimate plan. The promise of future restoration for Egypt, interwoven with these judgments, offers a profound theological point: even severe judgment from God ultimately serves His redemptive and restorative agenda.
Ezekiel 29 17 Commentary
This verse serves a dual purpose: historical judgment and prophetic promise. Historically, it foretells Nebuchadnezzar's victory over Egypt, likely during his prolonged siege of Tyre, using Egypt’s wealth as payment for his troops. Prophetically, it demonstrates God's control over even the most powerful empires. Though Egypt suffered humiliation, the ultimate prophecy in Ezekiel is of its future restoration and blessing, becoming a sign of God's enduring mercy and power. This restoration would not negate the judgment but would occur after a period of divine discipline. The imagery of wages highlights how God uses nations to execute His will, compensating them in His sovereign manner, even without their full recognition of Him. This foreshadows the ultimate reign of Christ, where all nations will acknowledge His authority and contribute to His kingdom.