Ezekiel 29:8
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee.
Original Language Analysis
לָכֵ֗ן
H3651
לָכֵ֗ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
כֹּ֤ה
H3541
כֹּ֤ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
מֵבִ֥יא
Behold I will bring
H935
מֵבִ֥יא
Behold I will bring
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
7 of 13
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
עָלַ֖יִךְ
H5921
עָלַ֖יִךְ
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
חָ֑רֶב
a sword
H2719
חָ֑רֶב
a sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
9 of 13
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
וְהִכְרַתִּ֥י
upon thee and cut off
H3772
וְהִכְרַתִּ֥י
upon thee and cut off
Strong's:
H3772
Word #:
10 of 13
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
מִמֵּ֖ךְ
H4480
מִמֵּ֖ךְ
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
Historical Context
Nebuchadnezzar's Egyptian campaign (circa 568-567 BC) brought significant destruction and political subjugation. Egypt survived as a nation but never regained superpower status, becoming a minor kingdom under foreign domination.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's impartial judgment of all nations assure you of His ultimate justice?
- What does it mean that God judges His own people more strictly than those outside the covenant (1 Peter 4:17)?
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Analysis & Commentary
Egypt would face 'sword' judgment—war, destruction, and population decimation. The parallel with Israel's judgment reveals God's impartiality: He judges all nations by the same righteous standards. Egypt's judgment actually less severe than Jerusalem's—they would remain a nation (verse 14), while Judah faced complete exile. This shows God's special discipline of His own people.