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Ezekiel 32:30

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Ezekiel 32:30 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down in disgrace with the slain, despite the terror of their might. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bear their shame with those who descend to the Pit.

King James Version KJV

There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

American Standard Version ASV

There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who are gone down with the slain; in the terror which they caused by their might they are put to shame; and they lie uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

Bible in Basic English BBE

There are the chiefs of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, who have gone down with those who have been put to the sword: they are shamed on account of all the fear caused by their strength; they are resting there without circumcision, among those who have been put to the sword, and are put to shame with those who go down to the underworld.

Free Bible Version FBV

All the leaders from the north, and all the people of Sidon are there too. They also are disgraced, going down with those who were killed, in spite of their formidable power. They are heathen, lying there with those killed by the sword, and have the disgrace of those who go down into the grave.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

There be al the princes of the North, with al the Zidonians, which are gone downe with the slaine, with their feare: they are ashamed of their strength, and the vncircumcised sleepe with them that be slaine by the sword, and beare their shame with them that goe downe to the pit.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

There [are] princes of the north, All of them, and every Zidonian, Who have gone down with the pierced in their terror, Of their might they are ashamed, And they lie uncircumcised with the pierced of the sword, And they bear their shame with those going down to the pit.

World English Bible WEB

“There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who have gone down with the slain. They are put to shame in the terror which they caused by their might. They lie uncircumcised with those who are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, who are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

There are all the princes of the north, and all the hunters: who were brought down with the slain, fearing, and confounded in their strength: who slept uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and have borne their shame with them that go down into the pit.

Translation for Translators T4T

All the rulers of countries north of Israel, including people from Sidon, will be there. Because of their power, they caused people to be terrified, but they will lie there. They were godless, and they will lie there along with others who were killed by their enemies’ swords. They, along with everyone else who descends into that deep pit, will be disgraced.

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Ezekiel 32:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB שָׁ֣מָּ/ה נְסִיכֵ֥י צָפ֛וֹן כֻּלָּ֖/ם וְ/כָל צִֽדֹנִ֑י אֲשֶׁר יָרְד֣וּ אֶת חֲלָלִ֗ים בְּ/חִתִּיתָ֤/ם מִ/גְבֽוּרָתָ/ם֙ בּוֹשִׁ֔ים וַ/יִּשְׁכְּב֤וּ עֲרֵלִים֙ אֶת חַלְלֵי חֶ֔רֶב וַ/יִּשְׂא֥וּ כְלִמָּתָ֖/ם אֶת י֥וֹרְדֵי בֽוֹר
שָׁ֣מָּ/ה shâm H8033 there Adv | Suff
נְסִיכֵ֥י nᵉçîyk H5257 libation N-mp
צָפ֛וֹן tsâphôwn H6828 Zaphon N-fs
כֻּלָּ֖/ם kôl H3605 all N-ms | Suff
וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms
צִֽדֹנִ֑י Tsîydônîy H6722 Sidonian Ngmsa
אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
יָרְד֣וּ yârad H3381 to go down V-Qal-Perf-3cp
אֶת ʼêth H854 with Prep
חֲלָלִ֗ים châlâl H2491 slain Adj
בְּ/חִתִּיתָ֤/ם chittîyth H2851 terror Prep | N-fs | Suff
מִ/גְבֽוּרָתָ/ם֙ gᵉbûwrâh H1369 might Prep | N-fs | Suff
בּוֹשִׁ֔ים bûwsh H954 be ashamed V-Qal
וַ/יִּשְׁכְּב֤וּ shâkab H7901 to lie down Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עֲרֵלִים֙ ʻârêl H6189 uncircumcised Adj
אֶת ʼêth H854 with Prep
חַלְלֵי châlâl H2491 slain Adj
חֶ֔רֶב chereb H2719 sword N-fs
וַ/יִּשְׂא֥וּ nâsâʼ H5375 to lift Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כְלִמָּתָ֖/ם kᵉlimmâh H3639 shame N-fs | Suff
אֶת ʼêth H854 with Prep
י֥וֹרְדֵי yârad H3381 to go down V-Qal
בֽוֹר bôwr H953 pit N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:30

שָׁ֣מָּ/ה shâm H8033 "there" Adv | Suff
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
נְסִיכֵ֥י nᵉçîyk H5257 "libation" N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a prince or leader, often one who has been anointed with oil. It is used in the Bible to describe leaders like Saul and David, who were anointed as kings of Israel. The concept of a prince is also seen in the Messiah, who is referred to as the anointed one.
Definition: 1) poured out, libation, molten image 1a) libation, drink-offering 1b) molten image
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: drink offering, duke, prince(-ipal). See also: Deuteronomy 32:38; Ezekiel 32:30; Psalms 83:12.
צָפ֛וֹן tsâphôwn H6828 "Zaphon" N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
כֻּלָּ֖/ם kôl H3605 "all" N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
צִֽדֹנִ֑י Tsîydônîy H6722 "Sidonian" Ngmsa
A Sidonian is someone from the city of Sidon, and the term is used in the Bible to describe people from this ancient city, like those who interacted with the Israelites.
Definition: Group of tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H) § Sidonians an inhabitant of Sidon
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Sidonian, of Sidon, Zidonian. See also: Deuteronomy 3:9; 1 Kings 11:1; Ezekiel 32:30.
אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יָרְד֣וּ yârad H3381 "to go down" V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
אֶת ʼêth H854 "with" Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
חֲלָלִ֗ים châlâl H2491 "slain" Adj
This word describes something or someone that has been profaned or hurt, like in Numbers 35:33. It can also mean to be pierced or wounded, as in physically harmed.
Definition: : killed 1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced 1a) pierced, fatally wounded 1b) slain Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. See also: Genesis 34:27; Isaiah 66:16; Psalms 69:27.
בְּ/חִתִּיתָ֤/ם chittîyth H2851 "terror" Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word means fear or terror, describing a strong feeling of being scared or intimidated. It is used to convey a sense of dread or alarm, like in a frightening situation. The Bible uses this word to describe intense fear.
Definition: terror
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: terror. See also: Ezekiel 26:17; Ezekiel 32:26; Ezekiel 32:32.
מִ/גְבֽוּרָתָ/ם֙ gᵉbûwrâh H1369 "might" Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.
Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.
בּוֹשִׁ֔ים bûwsh H954 "be ashamed" V-Qal
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
וַ/יִּשְׁכְּב֤וּ shâkab H7901 "to lie down" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
עֲרֵלִים֙ ʻârêl H6189 "uncircumcised" Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is uncircumcised, meaning they still have their foreskin. It is used to distinguish between Jews and non-Jews, as seen in Acts 7.
Definition: uncircumcised, having foreskin
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: uncircumcised (person). See also: Genesis 17:14; Jeremiah 6:10; Isaiah 52:1.
אֶת ʼêth H854 "with" Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
חַלְלֵי châlâl H2491 "slain" Adj
This word describes something or someone that has been profaned or hurt, like in Numbers 35:33. It can also mean to be pierced or wounded, as in physically harmed.
Definition: : killed 1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced 1a) pierced, fatally wounded 1b) slain Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. See also: Genesis 34:27; Isaiah 66:16; Psalms 69:27.
חֶ֔רֶב 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.
וַ/יִּשְׂא֥וּ nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
כְלִמָּתָ֖/ם kᵉlimmâh H3639 "shame" N-fs | Suff
This word means shame or disgrace, often referring to feelings of reproach or insult. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) disgrace, reproach, shame, confusion, dishonour, insult, ignominy 1a) insult, reproach 1b) reproach, ignominy
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. See also: Job 20:3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalms 4:3.
אֶת ʼêth H854 "with" Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
י֥וֹרְדֵי yârad H3381 "to go down" V-Qal
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
בֽוֹר bôwr H953 "pit" N-ms
This word refers to a cistern or pit, often used to hold water or as a prison. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement, like a dungeon or well. It is a physical hole in the ground.
Definition: pit, well, cistern, dungeon, pit of the grave
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cistern, dungeon, fountain, pit, well. See also: Genesis 37:20; Proverbs 5:15; Psalms 7:16.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:30

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1 Ezekiel 38:6 as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
2 Ezekiel 39:2 I will turn you around, drive you along, bring you up from the far north, and send you against the mountains of Israel.
3 Ezekiel 28:21 “Son of man, set your face against Sidon and prophesy against her.
4 Ezekiel 38:15 And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army.
5 Jeremiah 25:26 all the kings of the north, both near and far, one after another—all the kingdoms on the face of the earth. And after all of them, the king of Sheshach will drink it too.
6 Jeremiah 25:22 all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;
7 Ezekiel 32:24–25 Elam is there with all her multitudes around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword— those who went down uncircumcised to the earth below, who once spread their terror in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit. Among the slain they prepare a resting place for Elam with all her hordes, with her graves all around her. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, although their terror was once spread in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit. They are placed among the slain.

Ezekiel 32:30 Summary

Ezekiel 32:30 tells us that even the most powerful leaders and nations will be brought low by God's judgment, despite their strength and might. The leaders of the north and the Sidonians are examples of this, as they are judged by God for their sin and rebellion, as seen in Ezekiel 32:1-32. This verse reminds us that true strength and security come from God alone, and that we should trust in Him rather than in our own power or abilities, as encouraged in Psalm 20:7-8 and Jeremiah 9:23-24. By turning to God in repentance and faith, we can avoid the shame and judgment that comes to those who reject Him, as stated in Ezekiel 18:30-32 and 33:10-20.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is meant by 'the leaders of the north' in Ezekiel 32:30?

The phrase 'the leaders of the north' likely refers to the rulers of various nations in the northern regions, including the Sidonians, who were known for their power and influence, as seen in Isaiah 23:1-12 and Jeremiah 25:22, where Sidon is mentioned as a significant city.

Why are the Sidonians mentioned specifically in this verse?

The Sidonians are mentioned because of their historical significance as a major Phoenician city, known for their wealth and trade, as noted in 1 Kings 5:1 and Ezekiel 27:8-9, and their association with the northern leaders who are being judged by God.

What does it mean to 'lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword'?

To 'lie uncircumcised' is a metaphorical expression indicating that these leaders and Sidonians will be treated like the uncircumcised nations, without the covenant blessings of God, as described in Genesis 17:10-14 and Jeremiah 9:25-26, and will suffer the same fate as those who have been slain in battle, as seen in Ezekiel 28:10 and 31:18.

How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel 32?

This verse is part of a larger oracle of judgment against various nations, including Egypt, Edom, and Sidon, as seen in Ezekiel 32:1-32, where God declares His sovereignty over all nations and peoples, and warns them of the consequences of their sin and rebellion, as stated in Ezekiel 32:1-2 and 32:31-32.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about the nature of God's judgment, and how should it impact my understanding of His character?
  2. In what ways do I, like the leaders of the north and the Sidonians, trust in my own strength and power rather than in God's sovereignty?
  3. How can I apply the principle of Ezekiel 32:30 to my own life, recognizing that true strength and security come from God alone, as stated in Proverbs 21:31 and Psalm 20:7-8?
  4. What does it mean to 'bear shame' with those who descend to the Pit, and how can I avoid this fate by turning to God in repentance and faith, as encouraged in Ezekiel 18:30-32 and 33:10-20?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:30

There be the princes of the north,..... The kings of Babylon, according to Kimchi, which lay north of Judea; or the princes of Syria, Damascus, and Tyre, especially the latter, which commonly goes

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:30

There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:30

Of the north; of all those countries, Tyrians, Zidonia Assyrians, and Syrians, &c., which lay northward from Judea, now swallowed up by the Babylonian. With the slain conquered and slain. With their terror; their terror buried with them. Ashamed of their might; when it appeared a vain confidence, and too weak to resist the enemy and save themselves. Uncircumcised; scorned and cast out, as profane and loathsome. By the sword of their conquering enemy. Bear their shame; they lie under shameful fall, from a seeming glory to a real ignominy.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:30

Ezekiel 32:30 There [be] the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with [them that be] slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.Ver. 30. There be the princes of the north,] i.e., Saith Junius, The Syrians, Tyrians, and others. And all the Zidonians.] All the hunters, saith the Vulgate, taking the word appellatively. Which are gone down.] The same again, ad maius pathos.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:30

(30) The princes of the north.—The word is not the same as that used for the princes of Edom in Ezekiel 32:29. That refers to the heads of the Edomite tribes, but this is thought to imply enfeoffed or vassal princes. However this may be, from the connection with the Zidonians it is clear that not the far north is intended, but perhaps chieftains of Syria, Damascus, and the like. The Zidonians.—With the rise of Tyre, Zidon had long since lost its pre-eminence among the Phœnician cities; but it was still an important and an independent city, and was doomed to far greater humiliation in the future.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:30

Verse 30. There be the princes of the north] The kings of Media and Assyria, and all the Zidonians-the kings of Tyre, Sidon, and Damascus. See Calmet.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:30

30. The princes of the North and the Sidonians. The former are probably those of the Syrian states, and the Sidonians represent the Phœnician principalities in general. with their terror] Rather, in close connexion with the preceding, gone down with the slain, because of (notwithstanding) their terror (coming) from their might (they are) ashamed. The term “ashamed” is wanting in LXX., and it occurs only here.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 32:30

The princes of the north - i. e., north of Palestine - The Tyrians and the Syrians. With their terror they are ashamed of their might - i.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:30

22-31. The prophet, in a style which Dante has imitated, now catalogues the nations whom he sees in the underworld.

Sermons on Ezekiel 32:30

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John F. Walvoord The King of the North by John F. Walvoord John F. Walvoord preaches about the prophetic significance of the great world conflict predicted in the Scriptures, involving a revived Roman Empire, a ten-nation confederacy, and
Lance Lambert The Significance of Israel 1980 by Lance Lambert In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision from the book of Daniel in which a son of man is given dominion and a kingdom that will never be destroyed. The preacher then connec
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