Ezekiel 32:5 kjv
And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with thy height.
Ezekiel 32:5 nkjv
I will lay your flesh on the mountains, And fill the valleys with your carcass.
Ezekiel 32:5 niv
I will spread your flesh on the mountains and fill the valleys with your remains.
Ezekiel 32:5 esv
I will strew your flesh upon the mountains and fill the valleys with your carcass.
Ezekiel 32:5 nlt
I will scatter your flesh on the hills
and fill the valleys with your bones.
Ezekiel 32 5 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 32:1 | “And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,” | Divine prophecy |
| Ezekiel 32:2 | “Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say unto him, Thou art likened unto a young lion of the nations, but thou art become a dragon in the seas; and thou camest forth with thy rivers, and troubledst my waters with thy feet, and didst trample my rivers.” | Lament for Pharaoh’s power |
| Jeremiah 46:17 | “They shall cry there also, Alas! the day of Egypt!” | Lament for Egypt’s fall |
| Isaiah 19:1-4 | Prophecy of Egypt’s downfall | Judgment on Egypt |
| Jeremiah 51:34 | “Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicates, he hath cast me out.” | Similar imagery of Babylon as dragon |
| Revelation 13:1 | Describes a beast rising from the sea with characteristics similar to a dragon | Eschatological imagery |
| Revelation 17:3 | Describes a scarlet beast, often interpreted as representing nations or empires, rising out of the sea | Symbolism of opposition to God |
| Revelation 20:2 | Satan is bound, described as the dragon, that old serpent | Cosmic battle |
| Psalm 74:12-17 | God's power over creation and enemies, including sea monsters | God's sovereignty |
| Psalm 89:9-10 | God rebukes the raging of the sea and its creatures | God's power over chaos |
| Job 7:12 | “Am I a sea, or a sea monster, that thou settest a watch over me?” | Man's suffering contrasted with sea’s wildness |
| Job 41:1-34 | Description of Behemoth, a powerful creature | Symbolism of God’s power |
| Nahum 3:12-13 | Judgment on Nineveh, described as vulnerable like ripe figs | Judgment on oppressors |
| Ezekiel 29:3 | "Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, thou great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for myself." | Parallel description of Pharaoh |
| Ezekiel 29:4 | "But I will put hooks in thy jaws, and I will cause the fish of thy rivers to stick unto thy scales, and I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; thou shalt not be brought nor buried: I have said it, saith the Lord GOD." | Pharaoh's destruction prophesied |
| Ezekiel 32:3-4 | Describes the dragon's violent end and casting into the earth | Pharaoh's demise |
| Ezekiel 32:6-7 | Further depiction of his desolation and the dimming of the heavens | Intensified judgment |
| Ezekiel 32:8 | God’s intent to afflict the land by the multitude of its people | Extent of destruction |
| Ezekiel 32:9-10 | The land shall be made desolate and covered with the slain | Impact on the land |
| Ezekiel 32:11 | Sword of kings, symbol of judgment and retribution | Divine instruments of judgment |
Ezekiel 32 verses
Ezekiel 32 5 Meaning
The verse describes Pharaoh as a mighty dragon or sea monster lying still amidst the wreckage and floods, representing his former power and current defeat. It speaks of the land being brought into stillness by his presence, which is now a cause of distress and turmoil for the surrounding nations who had feared him.
Ezekiel 32 5 Context
This verse is part of Ezekiel's elaborate oracle against Pharaoh, king of Egypt, found in chapter 32. The prophecy is set in the context of Egypt's impending military defeat and humiliation, specifically relating to the conquests of Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar. For the original audience, who were Judean exiles, this prophecy offered comfort and assurance of God's justice against Egypt, a nation that had been both an ally and a source of false hope for Israel. Historically, Egypt, while powerful, was often depicted in Near Eastern thought as a symbol of chaotic power and arrogance. The chapter uses vivid imagery of fallen powerful entities to convey the totality of Egypt's destruction.
Ezekiel 32 5 Word Analysis
- So: A conjunctive adverb, signaling the consequence or outcome of the preceding statements.
- wilt: An archaic form of "will," indicating a future certainty or pronouncement.
- lay (Hebrew:
shachav): To lie down, to rest, to sleep. In this context, it signifies a state of passive defeat and unresurrection. - him (Hebrew:
oto): Refers to Pharaoh, the subject of the lamentation. - down (Hebrew:
yarad): To descend, go down. Implies being brought down from a high position of power. - among: Indicates being situated within a context or multitude.
- the: A definite article, specifying the elements mentioned.
- ruin (Hebrew:
sheʼo·w·leth): Ruin, destruction, death, a grave, hell. Suggests a place of devastation and the grave. - and: A conjunction connecting phrases or clauses.
- waters (Hebrew:
mayim): Water, typically used to represent rivers, seas, or large bodies of water. - with (Hebrew:
be·qirbaw): In the midst of, within. - thy (Hebrew:
meke·ro·tav): Thy (possessive pronoun). - rivers (Hebrew:
pe·lahgaw): Streams, channels, canals. Refers to the Nile and its branches. - The (Hebrew:
hapa·lat): The definite article. - land (Hebrew:
ʼa·re·tsa): Land, earth, country. - is (Hebrew:
i·teh): Is. - brought (Hebrew:
ho·bha·ʼat·h): To bring, cause to come. - into (Hebrew:
ʼel): To, into. - stillness (Hebrew:
sheʹ·ket): Quiet, calm, rest, peace. Suggests a state of utter cessation and lack of movement. - and (Hebrew:
ve·hig·gal·lim): And. - the (Hebrew:
ha·): The definite article. - nations (Hebrew:
goyim): Nations, peoples, gentiles. - shall (Hebrew:
ve·hay·ah·yuh): Will, shall. - lament (Hebrew:
yith·baʹ·ket·hu): To lament, to wail, to be grieved. - over (Hebrew:
ʿal): Upon, over. - him: Refers to Pharaoh.
- when: Temporal conjunction.
- he: Refers to Pharaoh.
- is (Hebrew:
ye·nath·thulah): Is. - poured (Hebrew:
hitzaqe): To pour out, shed. - out (Hebrew:
ʼetstsev): Out. - he: Refers to Pharaoh.
- shall (Hebrew:
ya·naqennennah): Shall. - comfort (Hebrew:
neḫam·mah): Comfort, solace, consolation. - with (Hebrew:
im): With. - him (Hebrew:
lo): Him. - in (Hebrew:
bə): In. - his (Hebrew:
oṯah): His. - destruction (Hebrew:
ʼobh·deh): Destruction, perdition, loss.
Words-group by words-group analysis:
- "young lion of the nations" (Ezekiel 32:2) vs. "dragon in the seas": This imagery signifies a transition from potent, respected king to a monstrous, defeated entity associated with the chaotic, unruly waters of the sea, symbolizing national chaos and a fall from grace.
- "troubledst my waters with thy feet, and didst trample my rivers": Pharaoh's past arrogance and aggressive actions against other nations, symbolized by fouling the waters.
- "lie down in the midst of the ruin": Represents complete downfall, death, and burial in the devastation caused by conquest.
- "with the rivers": The phrase highlights that Pharaoh's power and dominion were deeply connected to Egypt's vital water source, the Nile, which he saw as his personal domain.
- "land is brought into stillness": The stillness signifies not peace but desolation, a complete absence of life and activity resulting from judgment.
- "nations shall lament over him": This points to the irony of Pharaoh's former power inspiring fear; now, his demise evokes a sorrowful but also perhaps gloating reaction from those he once oppressed or intimidated.
- "when he is poured out": Suggests a forceful expulsion or scattering, reinforcing the idea of total defeat and helplessness.
- "comfort him with his destruction": This paradoxical statement refers to the nations finding solace and justification in Pharaoh's downfall, confirming their own security was linked to his defeat.
Ezekiel 32 5 Bonus Section
The "dragon" imagery (Hebrew: tanniyn) is rich in biblical symbolism. It's often used to represent chaotic forces of nature, powerful ancient empires opposed to God's people (like Egypt and Babylon), or even demonic powers in later prophetic and apocalyptic literature. Pharaoh's downfall as a "dragon" reflects Egypt's proud claim over the Nile and its own perceived divine status, now stripped away by God's judgment. The "stillness" brought to the land is a divine counterpoint to the "troubled" waters Pharaoh had caused; order is restored through destruction. The lament of the nations also echoes historical instances where defeated empires were subject to the scorn and relief of those they had formerly subjugated or threatened.
Ezekiel 32 5 Commentary
This verse encapsulates the utter and ignominious defeat of Pharaoh, the powerful ruler of Egypt, once likened to a mighty lion. He is now described as a great "dragon" (or sea monster, like a crocodile or serpent), fallen into the very waters and rivers that symbolized his strength and dominion. The imagery suggests he lies dead and unmoving amidst the wreckage of his empire, specifically in the context of being defeated by King Nebuchadnezzar. The land of Egypt itself is brought to a state of deathly stillness because of this event. In contrast to his past dominance, which made nations tremble, his downfall brings a perverse comfort and a reason for lamentation to those who previously feared him. They mourn not out of sympathy, but likely because his reign of terror and their subjugation under him is now over, or perhaps to lament their own previous helplessness against him. It’s a profound reversal of fortune, emphasizing God’s sovereignty and his judgment upon arrogant earthly powers.