Ezekiel 29:8
Ezekiel 29:8 in Multiple Translations
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will bring a sword against you and cut off from you man and beast.
¶ Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee.
Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will bring a sword upon thee, and will cut off from thee man and beast.
For this cause the Lord has said: See, I am sending a sword on you, cutting off from you man and beast.
So this is what the Lord God says: I will attack you with a sword and kill both people and animals.
Therefore thus sayeth the Lord God, Beholde, I will bring a sworde vpon thee, and destroy man and beast out of thee,
Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I am bringing in against thee a sword, And have cut off from thee man and beast.
“‘Therefore the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will bring a sword on you, and will cut off man and animal from you.
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee.
Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will bring the sword upon thee: and cut off man and beast out of thee.
Therefore, this is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say: “I will bring your enemies to attack you with their swords, and they will kill your people and your animals.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 29:8
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 29:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 29:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 29:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:8
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 29:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:8
- Sermons on Ezekiel 29:8
Context — The Desolation of Egypt
8Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will bring a sword against you and cut off from you man and beast.
9The land of Egypt will become a desolate wasteland. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Because you said, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it,’ 10therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 14:17 | Or if I bring a sword against that land and say, ‘Let a sword pass through it,’ so that I cut off from it both man and beast, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 30:10 | This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 29:19–20 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army. I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his labor, because it was done for Me, declares the Lord GOD. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 7:20 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 25:13 | therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. |
| 6 | Exodus 12:12 | On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 32:43 | And fields will be bought in this land about which you are saying, ‘It is a desolation, without man or beast; it has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans.’ |
| 8 | Ezekiel 32:10–13 | I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’ For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you! I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed. I will slaughter all her cattle beside the abundant waters. No human foot will muddy them again, and no cattle hooves will disturb them. |
| 9 | Genesis 6:7 | So the LORD said, “I will blot out man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—every man and beast and crawling creature and bird of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 46:13–26 | This is the word that the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to strike the land of Egypt: “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’ Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down. They continue to stumble; indeed, they have fallen over one another. They say, ‘Get up! Let us return to our people and to the land of our birth, away from the sword of the oppressor.’ There they will cry out: ‘Pharaoh king of Egypt was all noise; he has let the appointed time pass him by.’ As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. Pack your bags for exile, O daughter dwelling in Egypt! For Memphis will be laid waste, destroyed and uninhabited. Egypt is a beautiful heifer, but a gadfly from the north is coming against her. Even the mercenaries among her are like fattened calves. They too will turn back; together they will flee, they will not stand their ground, for the day of calamity is coming upon them— the time of their punishment. Egypt will hiss like a fleeing serpent, for the enemy will advance in force; with axes they will come against her like woodsmen cutting down trees. They will chop down her forest, declares the LORD, dense though it may be, for they are more numerous than locusts; they cannot be counted. The Daughter of Egypt will be put to shame; she will be delivered into the hands of the people of the north.” The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives—of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But after this, Egypt will be inhabited as in days of old, declares the LORD. |
Ezekiel 29:8 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 29:8, tells us that God will bring judgment against Egypt because of their pride and lack of recognition of His power. The 'sword' God will bring is likely an army that will conquer Egypt, cutting off both people and animals, similar to what happened in Jeremiah 25:31. This shows us that God is serious about being recognized as the one true God, as seen in verses like Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 6:13-15. By looking at this verse, we can see that trusting in our own strength rather than in God's sovereignty can lead to severe consequences, and we should strive to acknowledge and honor God's power in all areas of our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sword that God will bring against Egypt in Ezekiel 29:8?
The sword in this context likely refers to a conquering army or a devastating invasion, as seen in other passages like Jeremiah 25:31, where God's judgment is described as a sword that will be unleashed against the nations.
Why is God cutting off both man and beast from Egypt?
This judgment is a result of Egypt's pride and trust in their own strength, as mentioned in Ezekiel 29:9, where it says 'Because you said, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it,’’ indicating a lack of recognition of God's sovereignty, similar to the attitude condemned in Romans 1:21-23.
Is this verse still relevant today, or was it only for the ancient Egyptians?
While the specific prophecy was directed at ancient Egypt, the principle of God's judgment on pride and His sovereignty over all nations remains relevant today, as seen in verses like Psalm 2:1-4 and Acts 17:26-27.
How does this verse relate to God's overall plan for Israel and the world?
This verse is part of a larger narrative where God is demonstrating His power and faithfulness to Israel, as seen in Ezekiel 28:25-26, and setting the stage for the ultimate redemption and restoration of all things, as described in Revelation 21:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I am trusting in my own strength rather than in God's sovereignty, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what ways do I see the consequences of pride and self-reliance in my own life or in the world around me, and how can I learn from these observations?
- How does the concept of God's judgment on nations and individuals affect my understanding of His character and my relationship with Him?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of recognizing and honoring God's sovereignty in all aspects of life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 29:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 29:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:8
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:8
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 29:8
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:8
Sermons on Ezekiel 29:8
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Removing the Stumbling Blocks by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of removing stumbling blocks from our hearts and from the church. He warns that if we do not heed God's call to be honest and |
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(Exodus) Exodus 11:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the gods of Egypt claiming the firstborn of both man and beast. However, God intervenes and takes what belongs to Him. The spea |
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Dagon Was Fallen Upon His Face to the Earth by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the confrontation between the Ark of the Lord and the idol Dagon, illustrating the supremacy of Jehovah over false gods. The fall of Dagon symbolizes the inev |
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The Blood of the Lamb Exodus 12 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of the Passover in Exodus 12, illustrating how the blood of the lamb served as a protective sign for the Israelites during God's judgm |
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Bible Survey - Exodus by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the Book of Exodus, highlighting God's almighty power, sovereignty, holiness, faithfulness, and His acts of redemption, judgment, and provision for His pe |
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The Dove of Noah's Ark by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher uses vivid imagery to describe the world as God saw and judged it. He compares it to a dark and desolate place, satisfied with its own corruption and e |
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The God of the Bible Kills People by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a young girl who approached him and expressed her desire for her father to get saved. The preacher emphasizes the impor |







