Ezekiel 32:6
“I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.”
Ezekiel 32:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I will water the earth with thy stinking blood upon the mountains, and the valleys shall be filled with thee.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the watercourses shall be full of thee.
- DARBYDarby
- and I will water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the water-courses shall be full of thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I will also water with your blood the land in which you swim, even to the mountains; and the watercourses shall be full of you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And watered the land with thy flowing, From thy blood ; unto the mountains, And streams are filled from thee.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "I will water the land where you swim with your blood, even to the mountains, and the rivers will be full of you."
Context: Ezekiel 32
4Then will I leave thee upon the land, I will cast thee forth upon the open field, and will cause all the fowls of the heaven to remain upon thee, and I will fill the beasts of the whole earth with thee.
5And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with thy height.
6I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.
7And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.
8All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.
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.