Ezekiel 30:1
The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֥י
H1961
וַיְהִ֥י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 5
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
דְבַר
The word
H1697
דְבַר
The word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
2 of 5
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Historical Context
This oracle (chapter 30) lacks a date formula, suggesting it belongs to the same time period as chapter 29 (January 587 BC, during Jerusalem's final siege). Egypt's fate remained central to Judah's situation.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you distinguish between human wisdom and authoritative divine revelation in your life?
- What does it mean to approach Scripture as God's word rather than merely human religious writing?
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Analysis & Commentary
This prophetic formula introduces another oracle against Egypt, emphasizing God's initiative in revelation. The repetition of 'the word of the LORD came unto me' throughout Ezekiel underscores prophetic authority—these are not human opinions but divine declarations. True prophecy always originates with God, never with human will (2 Peter 1:21).