Ezekiel 30:7
And they shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate, and her cities shall be in the midst of the cities that are wasted.
Original Language Analysis
נְשַׁמּ֑וֹת
And they shall be desolate
H8074
נְשַׁמּ֑וֹת
And they shall be desolate
Strong's:
H8074
Word #:
1 of 9
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
אֲרָצ֣וֹת
of the countries
H776
אֲרָצ֣וֹת
of the countries
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
3 of 9
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
נְשַׁמּ֑וֹת
And they shall be desolate
H8074
נְשַׁמּ֑וֹת
And they shall be desolate
Strong's:
H8074
Word #:
4 of 9
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
עָרִ֥ים
and her cities
H5892
עָרִ֥ים
and her cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
5 of 9
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
עָרִ֥ים
and her cities
H5892
עָרִ֥ים
and her cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
7 of 9
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
Historical Context
The entire ancient Near Eastern world experienced upheaval during the Neo-Babylonian period. Babylon's conquests created a devastated landscape from Egypt to Persia, demonstrating God's comprehensive judgment of that generation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's consistent justice across all nations assure you that He will ultimately right all wrongs?
- What does it mean that no nation or people is exempt from accountability to God?
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Analysis & Commentary
Egypt would be 'desolate in the midst of countries that are desolate'—not unique in judgment but sharing the fate of other judged nations. This removes any sense of exceptional treatment. Egypt's cities would be 'in the midst of cities that are wasted,' showing comprehensive regional judgment. God's justice operates consistently across all peoples.