Ezekiel 30:5
Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.
Original Language Analysis
וּפ֤וּט
and Libya
H6316
וּפ֤וּט
and Libya
Strong's:
H6316
Word #:
2 of 12
put, a son of ham, also the name of his descendants or their region, and of a persian tribe
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וּבְנֵ֖י
and the men
H1121
וּבְנֵ֖י
and the men
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 12
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
הַבְּרִ֑ית
that is in league
H1285
הַבְּרִ֑ית
that is in league
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
9 of 12
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
אִתָּ֖ם
H854
אִתָּ֖ם
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
10 of 12
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
Cross References
Jeremiah 25:20And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,Ezekiel 27:10They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.Jeremiah 25:24And all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mingled people that dwell in the desert,
Historical Context
These nations represented Egypt's mercenary forces and political allies. Ethiopia (Cush) was Egypt's southern neighbor, Libya (Put) to the west, Lydia (possibly Ludim/Libyans) across the Mediterranean. The 'mingled people' were foreign mercenaries in Egyptian service.
Questions for Reflection
- How do political and social alliances sometimes provide false confidence instead of trust in God?
- What warning does this passage give about alliances built on mutual interest rather than righteousness?
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Analysis & Commentary
This comprehensive list (Ethiopia, Libya, Lydia, 'mingled people,' and 'men of the land that is in league') shows Egypt's widespread alliances, all of whom would share her fate. Dependence on human alliances provides false security. The phrase 'fall by the sword' indicates violent military defeat across Egypt's entire alliance network.