Ezekiel 32:11
Ezekiel 32:11 in Multiple Translations
For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you!
¶ For thus saith the Lord GOD; The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee.
For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee.
For this is what the Lord has said: The sword of the king of Babylon will come on you.
For this is what the Lord God says: The sword of the king of Babylon will attack you!
For thus sayth the Lord God, The sworde of the King of Babel shall come vpon thee.
For thus said the Lord Jehovah: A sword of the king of Babylon entereth thee,
For the Lord GOD says: “The sword of the king of Babylon will come on you.
For thus saith the Lord God; The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee.
For thus saith the Lord God: The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee,
This is what Yahweh the Lord says: “The swords of the army of the King of Babylon will strike you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 32:11
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Ezekiel 32:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֛י
כֹּ֥ה
אָמַ֖ר
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
יְהוִ֑ה
חֶ֥רֶב
מֶֽלֶךְ
בָּבֶ֖ל
תְּבוֹאֶֽ/ךָ
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
כֹּ֥ה
kôh
H3541
thus
Adv
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִ֑ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
בָּבֶ֖ל
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
N-proper
תְּבוֹאֶֽ/ךָ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:11
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
כֹּ֥ה
kôh
H3541
"thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.
Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)
Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִ֑ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בָּבֶ֖ל
Bâbel
H894
"Babylon"
N-proper
Babel refers to Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It appears in Genesis 11:9 and is associated with the tower of Babel. The city was situated on the Euphrates River.
Definition: § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 233 OT verses. KJV: Babel, Babylon. See also: Genesis 10:10; Jeremiah 29:22; Psalms 87:4.
תְּבוֹאֶֽ/ךָ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:11
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- Ezekiel 32:11 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:11
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:11
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:11
Context — A Lament for Pharaoh King of Egypt
9‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you do not know.
10I 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.’
11For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you!
12I 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. 13I will slaughter all her cattle beside the abundant waters. No human foot will muddy them again, and no cattle hooves will disturb them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 43:10 | Then tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and I will set his throne over these stones that I have embedded, and he will spread his royal pavilion over them. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 26:7 | For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 30:22–25 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt. I will break his arms, both the strong one and the one already broken, and will make the sword fall from his hand. I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king and place My sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, who will groan before him like a mortally wounded man. I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 46:13 | 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: |
| 5 | Ezekiel 30:4 | A sword will come against Egypt, and there will be anguish in Cush when the slain fall in Egypt, its wealth is taken away, and its foundations are torn down. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 46:24–26 | 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 32:11 Summary
[This verse means that God is warning Egypt of His coming judgment, which will be carried out through the king of Babylon, as seen in Ezekiel 32:11. God is a holy and just God who will not tolerate sin and rebellion, as stated in Exodus 34:7 and Numbers 14:18. He uses various means to discipline and punish nations, including using other nations, as seen in Isaiah 10:5-6 and Jeremiah 25:9. We can learn from this verse to trust in God's sovereignty and power, even when faced with difficult circumstances, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the sword of the king of Babylon in this verse?
The sword of the king of Babylon represents God's judgment and discipline, as seen in Ezekiel 32:11, and is a fulfillment of the prophecies against Egypt, as mentioned in Ezekiel 29:19 and Isaiah 19:1-4.
Why does God say He will bring the sword of the king of Babylon against Egypt?
God brings judgment against Egypt because of their sin and rebellion against Him, as stated in Ezekiel 32:11, and to demonstrate His power and authority, as seen in Exodus 15:6 and Psalm 89:13.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of Ezekiel's prophecy?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy against Egypt, as seen in Ezekiel 32:1-16, and serves as a warning to other nations of God's power and judgment, as mentioned in Ezekiel 32:9-10 and Ezekiel 33:1-6.
What can we learn from God's use of a pagan king to accomplish His judgment?
We can learn that God is sovereign over all nations and can use anyone to accomplish His will, as seen in Ezekiel 32:11 and Isaiah 44:28, and that His ways are often mysterious and beyond human understanding, as stated in Romans 11:33-36.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to God's warnings of judgment in my own life, and what changes do I need to make to avoid His discipline?
- What are some ways that God has used difficult circumstances or people in my life to refine and purify me, and how can I trust Him more in these situations?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and power, even when faced with uncertainty or adversity, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 43:2?
- How can I use this verse to encourage others to seek God and avoid His judgment, as seen in 2 Peter 3:9 and Ezekiel 33:11?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:11
For thus saith the Lord God, the sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:11
For thus saith the Lord GOD; The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:11
See ,25. Upon thee; both king and kingdom of Egypt.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:11
Ezekiel 32:11 For thus saith the Lord GOD; The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee.Ver. 11. The sword of the King of Babylon.] Here is that delivered plainly which was before parabolically.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:11
11. It is the king of Babylon who shall execute the Lord’s judgment upon Egypt.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:11
11-15. It is now plainly stated that Nebuchadnezzar and the terrible Chaldeans shall work this destruction.
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:11
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From the Captivity of the Ten Tribes to the First Year of Cyrus by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the tragic events that led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the captivity of the Israelites. From the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians to the appo |