Ezekiel 32:17
Ezekiel 32:17 in Multiple Translations
In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
¶ It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
And in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
On the fifteenth day of the twelfth month of the twelfth year, a message from the Lord came to me, saying,
In the twelfth yeere also in the fifteenth day of the moneth, came the worde of the Lord vnto me, saying,
And it cometh to pass, in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth of the month, hath a word of Jehovah been unto me, saying,
Also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, the LORD’s word came to me, saying,
It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month that the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
On the fifteenth day of that same month, Yahweh gave me another message. He said,
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Ezekiel 32:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַֽ/יְהִי֙
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֣י
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
שָׁנָ֔ה
בַּ/חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה
עָשָׂ֖ר
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
הָיָ֥ה
דְבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַֽ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Prep | Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
בַּ/חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Prep | Adj
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:17
וַֽ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Prep | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
בַּ/חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:17
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- Ezekiel 32:17 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:17
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 32:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:17
Context — Egypt Cast into the Pit
15‘When I make the land of Egypt a desolation and empty it of all that filled it, when I strike down all who live there, then they will know that I am the LORD.’
16This is the lament they will chant for her; the daughters of the nations will chant it. Over Egypt and all her multitudes they will chant it, declares the Lord GOD.”
17In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
18“Son of man, wail for the multitudes of Egypt, and consign her and the daughters of the mighty nations to the depths of the earth with those who descend to the Pit: 19Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 32:1 | In the twelfth year, on the first day of the twelfth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 33:21 | In the twelfth year of our exile, on the fifth day of the tenth month, a fugitive from Jerusalem came to me and reported, “The city has been taken!” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 1:2 | On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— |
| 4 | Ezekiel 31:1 | In the eleventh year, on the first day of the third month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, |
Ezekiel 32:17 Summary
This verse tells us that Ezekiel received a message from God on a specific date, which is important for understanding the timing and context of the prophecy. The phrase 'the word of the Lord came to me' reminds us that God speaks to His people through His prophets, as seen in Jeremiah 1:4 and Isaiah 6:1. In simple terms, Ezekiel is saying that God gave him a message to share with others, just like God speaks to us today through His Word, the Bible (Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 3:16-17). By listening to God's voice, we can learn more about His plans and purposes, and live a life that is pleasing to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the date specified in Ezekiel 32:17?
The date is specified to provide a historical context for the prophecy, as seen in other prophetic books like Isaiah 1:1 and Jeremiah 1:1-3, where the timing of the message is crucial for understanding its significance.
What is the significance of the phrase 'the word of the LORD came to me'?
This phrase indicates that Ezekiel is receiving a direct message from God, similar to other prophets like Jeremiah 1:4 and Isaiah 6:1, emphasizing the divine origin and authority of the prophecy.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding passages?
Ezekiel 32:17 serves as a introduction to the lamentation over Egypt in Ezekiel 32:18-32, which is a continuation of the prophetic message started in Ezekiel 32:1-16, where God announces judgment on Egypt for its sins, as mentioned in Ezekiel 30:1-26 and Ezekiel 31:1-18.
What can we learn from Ezekiel's experience of receiving the word of the Lord?
We can learn about the importance of listening to and obeying God's voice, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:1 and Proverbs 1:7, and the need to be attentive to His guidance in our lives, just like Ezekiel was when he received the word of the Lord in Ezekiel 32:17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to receive the word of the Lord, and how can I be more attentive to God's voice in my life?
- How does the historical context of this verse influence my understanding of its message?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of obedience and faithfulness, as demonstrated by Ezekiel, to my own walk with God?
- What can I learn from Ezekiel's experience about the relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:17
It came to pass also the twelfth year,.... Another prophecy of the like kind was delivered out the same year as before: in the fifteenth day of the month; of the twelfth month, the month Adar, which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:17
It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, In the twelfth year - the same year as Ezekiel 32:1. The second lamentation for Pharaoh.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
In the twelfth year: see . The fifteenth day; about the 19th of February new style, or the 1st of March old style.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
Ezekiel 32:17 It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth [day] of the month, [that] the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Ver. 17. In the fifteenth day of the month,] i.e., Of the twelfth month, and about a fortnight after the former prophecy. God loves to foretell, and to do it often.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
(17) The fifteenth day of the month.—The month itself is not mentioned, but since the previous prophecy was in the twelfth, or last month of the year, this must be in the same. There was thus an interval of just fourteen days between them. This dirge, which occupies the rest of the chapter, is to be compared with Isaiah 14, on which it is evidently founded.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
Verse 17. In the twelfth year] Two of Kennicott's MSS., one of De Rossi's, and one of my own, (that mentioned Ezekiel 32:1,) have, in the ELEVENTH year; and so has the Syriac, as before. This prophecy concerns the people of Egypt.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:17
Ch. 32 Final prophecy against Pharaoh The chapter contains two parts: First, Ezekiel 32:1-16. A lament over Pharaoh. Second, Ezekiel 32:17-32. A funeral dirge over the interment of him and his multitude. The line of thought in Ezekiel 32:1-16 resembles that in the other chapters: (1) Ezekiel 32:1-6. Pharaoh, represented as a dragon in the waters, is dragged out by the net of Jehovah, and flung upon the land, where all fowls and beasts feed on him. His carcase fills the land and his blood the water-courses. (2) Ezekiel 32:7-10. Shock of nature and commotion among the nations, even the most distant and unknown to Egypt, over his fall. (3) Ezekiel 32:11-16.
The instrument of his destruction is the king of Babylon. The overthrow of Pharaoh and his people shall be complete. The land shall be desolate and life shall cease in it; no foot of living creature, man or beast, shall trouble its waters, which shall run smooth and dead.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 32:17
The seventh prophecy against Egypt Ezek. 32:17-32. A funeral dirge founded on Ezekiel 31:18. The figure is the same as in Isa. 14, where see the notes. In this dirge Pharaoh is especially addressed.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:17
17. The prophet closed his last prophecy by bringing into vivid relief the funeral cortege of the dead Egyptian empire, in which the princesses, who represent the surrounding nations which yet live,
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:17
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Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 2 by Alan Cairns | This sermon emphasizes the need for a visitation of the Spirit of God in the midst of corruption and wickedness, calling for prophetic voices to speak truth and uphold the gospel. |
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Voices From Hell and What They Have to Say to America Today by Alan Cairns | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing that America and other nations are at war with God. He warns that no nation, no matter how great and powerful, |
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Ezekiel - Valley of Dry Bones by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of God's people coming together and being united. He references the story of Ezekiel and how God appointed him as a watchman t |