Ezekiel 32:15 kjv
When I shall make the land of Egypt desolate, and the country shall be destitute of that whereof it was full, when I shall smite all them that dwell therein, then shall they know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 32:15 nkjv
"When I make the land of Egypt desolate, And the country is destitute of all that once filled it, When I strike all who dwell in it, Then they shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 32:15 niv
When I make Egypt desolate and strip the land of everything in it, when I strike down all who live there, then they will know that I am the LORD.'
Ezekiel 32:15 esv
When I make the land of Egypt desolate, and when the land is desolate of all that fills it, when I strike down all who dwell in it, then they will know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 32:15 nlt
And when I destroy Egypt
and strip you of everything you own
and strike down all your people,
then you will know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 32 15 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 32:8 | "When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and make its stars dark. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light." | Judgment on Egypt's oppressors |
| Isaiah 13:10 | "For the stars of the heavens and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be dark at its rising, and the moon will not shed its light." | Judgment on Babylon |
| Isaiah 34:4 | "All the host of heaven will be dissolved, and the skies roll back like a scroll; all their host will fall like a wilting leaf from the vine, like a withered fig from the fig tree." | Judgment on Edom |
| Joel 2:31 | "The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes." | Day of the Lord prophecy |
| Matthew 24:29 | "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken." | Signs of end times |
| Revelation 6:12 | "When he opened the sixth seal, I looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth, the full moon became like blood," | Sixth seal prophecy |
| Jeremiah 4:23 | "I looked at the earth, and behold, it was without form and void; and to the heavens, and they had no light." | Prophecy of desolation |
| Psalm 18:11 | "He made darkness his covering, his pavilion around him; dark waters, thick clouds of the skies." | God's presence and power |
| Amos 8:9 | "And in that day the Lord God will cause the sun to set at noon, and he will darken the earth in the clear day." | Judgment on Israel's sins |
| Mark 13:24 | "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light," | Signs of end times |
| Ezekiel 30:18 | "When I set fire to Egypt and its foundations are broken, it will be diminished." | Destruction of Egypt |
| Jeremiah 15:2 | "When they say, ‘To where shall we go?’ then you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord: Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; such as are for famine, to famine; and such as are for captivity, to captivity.’" | Consequences of disobedience |
| Zechariah 14:6 | "On that day there shall be no light, but heavy gloom." | Day of the Lord in Jerusalem |
| Ezekiel 29:19 | "Therefore thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will give to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon the land of Egypt, and he shall carry off its wealth and plunder it and seize its spoil. And it shall be the wages for his army." | Judgment through Nebuchadnezzar |
| Ezekiel 32:11 | "For thus says the Lord God: I will bring the sword of the kings of the nations upon you, and I will draw my sword out of its sheath, and I will cut off from you both righteous and wicked." | Sword of judgment |
| Jeremiah 49:36 | "And I will bring against Elam the four winds from the four corners of the heavens, and I will scatter them to all these winds. And there shall be no nation where the outcasts of Elam are not." | Judgment on Elam |
| Revelation 18:21 | "Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, 'So will Babylon the great city be thrown down with violence and will not be found again.'" | Fall of Babylon |
| Ezekiel 28:14 | "You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you. You were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked." | Pride of Tyre |
| Isaiah 51:9 | "Awake, awake, put on strength, arm of the Lord! Awake, as in days of old, generations of ancient times! Is it not you who cut Rahab in pieces, who pierced the dragon?" | God's ancient power |
| Ezekiel 29:3 | "Speak and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, you great beast that lies sprawling in the midst of its rivers, that said, “My rivers are my own, and I have made them for myself.”'" | God's opposition to Pharaoh |
Ezekiel 32 verses
Ezekiel 32 15 Meaning
This verse signifies divine judgment and mourning over the destruction of Egypt, characterized by a terrifying celestial event. The stars, sun, and moon are described as ceasing to shine, symbolizing the profound impact of God's wrath. This cosmic darkness serves as a metaphor for the cessation of Egypt's prosperity and power.
Ezekiel 32 15 Context
Ezekiel 32:15 is part of a larger prophetic oracle against Egypt. In the preceding verses, Ezekiel vividly describes the destruction of Egypt and its king, Pharaoh. He likens Egypt to a fierce beast, powerful and destructive, but destined for defeat. The chapter uses metaphors of descent into the watery depths (Sheol) to illustrate Egypt's utter downfall and humiliation. This verse specifically focuses on the cosmic implications of this judgment, extending its impact to the very celestial bodies. The prophecy is directed at the nation of Egypt, which had a history of opposing God's people, particularly during the time of the Babylonian exile when many Israelites fled to Egypt, seeking refuge and prompting further condemnation by prophets like Jeremiah and Ezekiel.
Ezekiel 32 15 Word Analysis
- כִּי (ki): This is a strong conjunctive particle. It means "for," "because," "when," or "that." Here, it introduces the reason or cause for the subsequent statement.
- י֛וֹם (yom): Means "day."
- הוּא (hu): Means "he" or "it." Refers back to "that day."
- וּבְקִיצִי (uvqitsiy): From the root קָצִיר (qatsir), meaning "harvest" or "end." "And in my harvest" or "And in my end." This phrase signifies the time of divine judgment or appointed end.
- וְעָצַרְתִּי (ve'atsarti): From the root עָצַר (`atsar), meaning "to shut up," "to restrain," "to stop." "And I will shut up" or "And I will restrain."
- שָׁמַיִם (shamayim): Means "heavens," "sky."
- וּכְסֵתִ֕י (uksetiy): From the root כָּסַס (kasas) or כָּסָה (kasah), meaning "to cover," "to veil." "And I will cover" or "And I will veil."
- כּוֹכְבֵיהֶ֥ם (kokhvêyhem): From כּוֹכָב (kokhav), meaning "star," with the suffix -ehem (their). "Their stars."
- אֹ֖פֶל (ophe’l): Means "darkness," "gloom," "obscurity."
- וּלְיָמִ֥ים (ulaymim): Means "and for days."
- הַשֶּׁ֖מֶשׁ (hashemesh): From שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh), meaning "sun," with the definite article הַ (ha). "The sun."
- וְלֹ֥א (veló): Means "and not."
- יָהֵ֥ל (yahêl): From the root הוֹאִיל (ho’il) or אוֹר (’or) which can relate to shining. More likely from אוֹר (’or), to give light, here in a Hiphil imperfect form, meaning "it shall give light." It is important to note here the form is debated; some understand it related to causing to shine or simply the presence of light. The intended meaning is "it shall not give its light."
- כִּסִּ֣י (kisi): From the root כָּסָה (kasah), meaning "to cover." Here likely a Niphal infinitive construct or a similar grammatical structure indicating something being covered, or the act of covering. "My covering." Or referring to the moon being covered. Some understand this related to "kise" meaning throne or seat, but contextually unlikely. The LXX translates it as "my seat", which could imply a metaphor for ruling power ceasing. However, the more direct Hebrew implies a covering.
- הַיָּרֵ֑חַ (hayare’ach): From יָרֵחַ (yare’ach), meaning "moon," with the definite article הַ (ha). "The moon."
Group Analysis:
- "For that day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of ruin and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness" (Zephaniah 1:15). The language in Ezekiel 32:8, and echoed in theme here, uses similar "day of..." pronouncements, connecting to the common prophetic trope of a day of divine judgment, marked by darkness and disaster.
- The celestial imagery—stars darkened, sun and moon obscured—consistently signifies overwhelming judgment, the disruption of the natural order, and the incapacitation of power structures.
Ezekiel 32 15 Bonus Section
The use of cosmic signs to denote divine judgment is a recurrent theme in Scripture. Such pronouncements were meant to be understood by an audience familiar with the astronomical observations that were often linked to the worship of pagan deities. By having the celestial bodies—symbols of power and divine order in many ancient cultures—cease to shine, Ezekiel's prophecy directly undermines any claims of sovereignty or protection derived from these celestial powers, asserting Yahweh's supreme authority over the entire cosmos, including its heavenly bodies. This serves as a theological polemic against Egypt's own pantheon and the perceived power of its deities, including Ra (the sun god).
Ezekiel 32 15 Commentary
This verse paints a stark picture of God's judgment by having the very lights of heaven extinguished. It's not merely about an eclipse, but a deliberate act of divine decree that brings cosmic darkness upon the land. The stopping of the sun and moon signifies a cessation of normalcy and power for Egypt. This is the "end" or "harvest" of Egypt's sin. God is acting to cover, veil, and obscure their splendor and vitality, bringing an era of "darkness and gloom." This visual declaration underlines the finality and totality of the judgment being pronounced against Egypt.