Ezekiel 30:15
And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I will cut off the multitude of No.
Original Language Analysis
וְשָׁפַכְתִּ֣י
And I will pour
H8210
וְשָׁפַכְתִּ֣י
And I will pour
Strong's:
H8210
Word #:
1 of 10
to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 10
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
סִ֖ין
upon Sin
H5512
סִ֖ין
upon Sin
Strong's:
H5512
Word #:
4 of 10
sin the name of an egyptian town and (probably) desert adjoining
וְהִכְרַתִּ֖י
and I will cut off
H3772
וְהִכְרַתִּ֖י
and I will cut off
Strong's:
H3772
Word #:
7 of 10
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
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
Pelusium's strategic location at Egypt's northeastern frontier made it vital for defense. It fell to foreign powers repeatedly: Persians (525 BC), Greeks, Romans. Thebes' decline after the 6th century BC was permanent; today it's archaeological ruins (Luxor/Karnak). The simultaneous destruction of military strongholds and cultural centers fulfilled Ezekiel's comprehensive judgment oracle.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does God target both military strength (Sin) and cultural glory (Thebes)?
- What does judgment on Egypt's 'stronghold' teach about the futility of trusting fortifications?
- How does targeting specific strategic cities demonstrate detailed prophetic knowledge?
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Analysis & Commentary
And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt—סִין (Sîn, Pelusium), Egypt's eastern fortress city guarding against Asian invasion. חֲמָתִי (ḥămātî, 'my wrath') would be poured out (שָׁפַךְ, shāphak) on מָעוֹז מִצְרַיִם (māʿôz miṣrayim, 'the stronghold of Egypt').
And I will cut off the multitude of No—Thebes' הָמוֹן (hāmôn, 'multitude/wealth/population') would be cut off (כָּרַת, kārat, 'cut/destroy'). This verb often describes covenant-breaking consequences—fitting for Egypt, which opposed God's covenant people. Sin (Pelusium) was Egypt's defensive strength; No (Thebes) was her religious and cultural strength. God promises to destroy both military might and cultural glory, leaving Egypt powerless and identity-less.