Ezekiel 30:10 kjv
Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also make the multitude of Egypt to cease by the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon.
Ezekiel 30:10 nkjv
'Thus says the Lord GOD: "I will also make a multitude of Egypt to cease By the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
Ezekiel 30:10 niv
"?'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: "?'I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
Ezekiel 30:10 esv
"Thus says the Lord GOD: "I will put an end to the wealth of Egypt, by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
Ezekiel 30:10 nlt
"For this is what the Sovereign LORD says:
By the power of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon,
I will destroy the hordes of Egypt.
Ezekiel 30 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 30:10 | "Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘I will make the multitude of Egypt...’" | Ezekiel 30:10 (Own Reference) |
| Isaiah 19:1 | "The burden against Egypt. Behold, the LORD rides..." | Isaiah 19:1 (Judgment on Egypt) |
| Jeremiah 43:10 | "…and I will deliver Pharaoh… and his people… into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar..." | Jeremiah 43:10 (Nebuchadnezzar's conquest) |
| Ezekiel 29:19 | "…and I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar…" | Ezekiel 29:19 (Egypt for Nebuchadnezzar) |
| Jeremiah 46:26 | "…I will give them into the hand of those who seek their life..." | Jeremiah 46:26 (Egyptian defeat) |
| Isaiah 20:4 | "So shall the king of Assyria lead away the captives of Egypt..." | Isaiah 20:4 (Assyrian/Babylonian role) |
| Psalm 137:8 | "O daughter of Babylon, you shall be destroyed! Happy shall he be who repays you..." | Psalm 137:8 (Retribution against oppressor) |
| Revelation 18:20 | "Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has avenged you on her!" | Revelation 18:20 (Divine vengeance) |
| Amos 3:2 | "‘You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.’" | Amos 3:2 (God's selective judgment) |
| Isaiah 10:5 | "‘O Assyrian, the rod of my anger! …’" | Isaiah 10:5 (God using nations as tools) |
| Romans 9:21 | "Or does not the potter have authority over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?" | Romans 9:21 (God's sovereign power) |
| Ezekiel 7:23 | "‘Get into the cities, and they shall be consumed...’" | Ezekiel 7:23 (Judgment on cities) |
| Ezekiel 6:14 | "‘So I will stretch out my hand against them and make the land more desolate than the wilderness of Diblah…’" | Ezekiel 6:14 (Devastation of the land) |
| Nahum 3:5 | "‘I am against you,’ says the LORD of hosts..." | Nahum 3:5 (God against cities) |
| Habakkuk 2:6 | "‘Shall they not…take up an attacking-taunt against him, saying, “Woe to him who increases what is not his own…”’" | Habakkuk 2:6 (Judgment on greedy nations) |
| Psalm 74:14 | "You broke the heads of Leviathan; You gave him as food to the people inhabiting the wilderness." | Psalm 74:14 (God's power over enemies) |
| Revelation 14:10 | "he also will drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out undiluted into the cup of His indignation..." | Revelation 14:10 (Divine wrath poured out) |
| Jeremiah 25:28 | "And it shall be, if they refuse to take the cup from your hand to drink, then you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts: “You shall indeed drink!”’" | Jeremiah 25:28 (Compulsory judgment) |
| Isaiah 30:28 | "And His breath, like an overflowing torrent, Shall reach all the way to the neck, To sift the nations with the sieve of vanity;" | Isaiah 30:28 (Divine sifting/judgment) |
| Proverbs 11:8 | "The righteous is delivered from trouble, And the wicked comes in instead of him." | Proverbs 11:8 (Wicked replaced) |
Ezekiel 30 verses
Ezekiel 30 10 Meaning
This verse declares God's intention to bring destruction to Egypt, signifying a complete and utter downfall orchestrated by divine judgment. The sword of Nebuchadnezzar is identified as the instrument of this judgment, highlighting the earthly powers used by God to execute His will against nations that oppose Him or His people.
Ezekiel 30 10 Context
Ezekiel chapter 30 focuses on the judgment of Egypt. Pharaoh Hophra, also known as Apries, was an Egyptian ruler during the time of Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Egypt had a history of intervening in Judah's affairs, often to its detriment. Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, God's chosen instrument, was commissioned to carry out judgment against Egypt. This prophecy is given within the broader context of God's judgment against surrounding nations, stemming from their actions against His people, Israel. The prophecies of Ezekiel consistently present God as sovereign over all nations, using human empires to carry out His divine purposes, whether for chastisement or deliverance.
Ezekiel 30 10 Word analysis
- "Thus" (כֹּה - koh): Indicates a declarative statement, signaling divine authority and the beginning of an oracle or prophecy.
- "says" (אָמַר - amar): A common verb introducing speech, signifying direct communication from God.
- "the Lord" (אֲדֹנָי - Adonai): A title of respect and sovereignty, signifying God's mastery and Lordship.
- "GOD" (יְהוָה - YHWH): The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and active involvement in His people's lives and history.
- "I" (אֲנִי - ani): The first-person pronoun, directly conveying God's personal involvement and decree.
- "will make" (שַׂמְתִּי - samti): Perfect tense verb indicating a completed action by God, or a declaration of what God will cause to happen as if it were already done. Implies an establishment or setting in motion of an event.
- "the multitude" (הֲמוֹן - hamon): Refers to a great number, a throng, a crowd. Here, it signifies the large population of Egypt.
- "of Egypt" (מִצְרַיִם - Mitsrayim): The land and people of Egypt.
- "its strength" (גְּבוּרָתָהּ - gevurataḥ): Its might, its power, its fortress. Refers to Egypt's military power, fortified cities, and inherent ability to resist.
- "the sword" (חֶרֶב - ḥerev): Symbol of warfare, conquest, and destruction.
- "of Nebuchadnezzar" (נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר - Nebuchadnezzar): The Babylonian king, identified as God's instrument of judgment.
- "king" (מֶלֶךְ - melek): Ruler, sovereign.
- "of Babylon" (בָּבֶל - Babel): The empire to which Nebuchadnezzar belonged.
- "shall enter" (יָבֹאוּ - yavo'u): Future tense verb indicating penetration or invasion.
- "in its rivers" (בְּנָהָרֶיהָ - bena'hareha): Refers to the Nile River and its numerous branches, which were vital to Egypt's life and defense. Entering these signifies a complete conquest that bypasses natural defenses.
Words-group by words-group analysis:
- "Thus says the Lord GOD" (כֹּה אָמַר אֲדֹנָי יְהוָה - koh amar Adonai YHWH): This introductory phrase establishes the divine source and absolute authority behind the pronouncement. It’s a formal declaration, emphasizing that this is not human speculation but God's direct word.
- "I will make the multitude of Egypt cease" (אֲנִי שַׂמְתִּי הֲמוֹן מִצְרַיִם לְהַשְׁמִיד - ani samti hamon Mitsrayim lehashmid): The phrasing "make cease" or "cause to disappear" points to a total removal or annihilation of Egypt's people and power. The parallel in other versions might clarify "cause to cease" or "bring to an end". Here, "samti" combined with the action points to effective action leading to cessation.
- "by the sword of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon" (בְּחֶרֶב נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר מֶלֶךְ בָּבֶל - beḥerev Nebuchadnezzar melek Babel): This identifies the agent and instrument of God's judgment. Nebuchadnezzar's sword is God's sword, as demonstrated in Isaiah 10:5-7 where Assyria is the rod of God's anger.
Ezekiel 30 10 Bonus section
The prophecy against Egypt in Ezekiel 30 is part of a larger prophetic oracle that spans several chapters (Ezekiel 29-32). This extended focus on Egypt underscores its significance as a major world power and its entanglement with the fate of Judah. The Egyptians had sought to leverage their military might and their river-based infrastructure as symbols of power and self-sufficiency, often drawing the people of Judah to rely on them instead of God. Ezekiel’s prophecy, by detailing the conquest and devastation, dismantles these very sources of pride and false security, presenting them as vulnerable to divine judgment. The specific mention of Nebuchadnezzar confirms the historical context of the Babylonian conquest of Egypt. The imagery of the sword entering Egypt's rivers powerfully conveys the idea of total conquest, where even the lifeblood of the nation is corrupted or overtaken by the invader, symbolizing the utter subjugation of Egypt to the divine will being executed through Nebuchadnezzar.
Ezekiel 30 10 Commentary
God declares His unwavering intent to bring utter devastation upon Egypt, a nation often perceived as a strong refuge for Judah, yet one that ultimately failed and led them astray. This destruction is not random but is carried out by the Babylonians, specifically Nebuchadnezzar, whom God designates as His instrument. The phrase "make... cease" suggests a comprehensive removal, an obliteration of Egypt's power and presence, indicating a complete overthrow. The invasion of Egypt's waterways signifies that even its most vital lifelines and defenses would be breached by the conquering Babylonian army, leaving no corner of the nation untouched by God's judgment. This act serves as a demonstration of God's sovereignty over all nations and His faithfulness to punish those who oppose His will and afflict His people.