Ezekiel 29:14
And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they shall be there a base kingdom.
Original Language Analysis
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֤י
And I will bring again
H7725
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֤י
And I will bring again
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
1 of 15
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שְׁב֣וּת
the captivity
H7622
שְׁב֣וּת
the captivity
Strong's:
H7622
Word #:
3 of 15
exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֤י
And I will bring again
H7725
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֤י
And I will bring again
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
5 of 15
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אֹתָם֙
H853
אֹתָם֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
9 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְהָ֥יוּ
H1961
וְהָ֥יוּ
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
12 of 15
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
שָׁ֖ם
H8033
Cross References
Ezekiel 30:14And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No.Isaiah 11:11And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.Jeremiah 44:1The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying,
Historical Context
From Nebuchadnezzar onward, Egypt never regained empire status. Subject to Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Arabs, Ottomans, and European colonialism, Egypt remained a subject nation for millennia until modern independence. The prophecy of becoming 'a base kingdom' was precisely fulfilled—Egypt exists but as shadow of former glory.
Questions for Reflection
- What's the difference between survival and restoration to glory?
- How does permanent humbling differ from temporary discipline?
- What does Egypt's reduction teach about the lasting effects of divine judgment?
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Analysis & Commentary
And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros promises restoration. Into the land of their habitation specifies return to homeland. Pathros was Upper (southern) Egypt. And they shall be there a base kingdom declares Egypt's reduced status. Base (shefelah) means lowly, humble, insignificant. Egypt will exist but never again as a superpower. This is permanent humbling. God grants restoration but not return to former glory. Egypt survives but as a minor power. Pride is permanently broken. The nation continues but greatness is lost forever.