Ezekiel 32:10
“Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.”
Ezekiel 32:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I will make many people to be amazed at thee, and their kings shell be horribly afraid for thee, when my sword shall begin to fly upon their faces: and they shall be astonished on a sudden, every one for his own life, in the day of their ruin.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Yea, I will make many peoples amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.
- DARBYDarby
- And I will make many peoples amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid at thee, when I brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, each one for his life, in the day of thy fall.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Yes, I will make many peoples amazed at you, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for you, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of your fall.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I have made many peoples astonished at thee, And their kings are afraid at thee with trembling, In My brandishing My sword before their faces, And they have trembled every moment, Each for his life ; in the day of thy fall.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "Yes, I will make many people astonished at you, and their kings will be filled with fear for you when I draw my sword before them. They will tremble for their lives on the day of your fall."
Context: Ezekiel 32
8All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.
9I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known.
10Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.
11For thus saith the Lord GOD; The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee.
12By the swords of the mighty will I cause thy multitude to fall, the terrible of the nations, all of them: and they shall spoil the pomp of Egypt, and all the multitude thereof shall be destroyed.
About Ezekiel 32: A Lament for Pharaoh and his Allies
In Ezekiel chapter 32, the prophet continues his oracle against Egypt, specifically mourning the downfall of Pharaoh and his allies. The chapter describes the impending destruction and humiliation of Egypt as a punishment for their pride and arrogance. Ezekiel also compares the fall of Egypt to that of other nations who have been humbled by God.
Commentary
Ezekiel chapter 32 offers a sobering reminder of the consequences of pride and self-reliance, as well as the justice and righteousness of God. The language used in this chapter is poetic and emotive, conveying a sense of mourning and lamentation for the people of Egypt as they face their inevitable destruction. Despite the harsh words and warnings, there is still a glimmer of hope in the final verses, suggesting that even in the darkest of circumstances, there is still a possibility of redemption and renewal. Overall, this chapter serves as a powerful reminder to all of us to remain humble and obedient to God, and to trust in His grace and mercy even in the midst of judgement and punishment.