Ezekiel 32:29
There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with their might are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit.
Original Language Analysis
שָׁ֣מָּה
H8033
שָׁ֣מָּה
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
1 of 18
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
אֱד֗וֹם
There is Edom
H123
אֱד֗וֹם
There is Edom
Strong's:
H123
Word #:
2 of 18
edom, the elder twin-brother of jacob; hence the region (idumaea) occupied by him
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
נְשִׂיאֶ֔יהָ
and all her princes
H5387
נְשִׂיאֶ֔יהָ
and all her princes
Strong's:
H5387
Word #:
5 of 18
properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נִתְּנ֥וּ
are laid
H5414
נִתְּנ֥וּ
are laid
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
7 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בִגְבוּרָתָ֖ם
which with their might
H1369
בִגְבוּרָתָ֖ם
which with their might
Strong's:
H1369
Word #:
8 of 18
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
9 of 18
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
חַלְלֵי
by them that were slain
H2491
חַלְלֵי
by them that were slain
Strong's:
H2491
Word #:
10 of 18
pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
חָ֑רֶב
by the sword
H2719
חָ֑רֶב
by the sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
11 of 18
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
13 of 18
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
עֲרֵלִ֥ים
with the uncircumcised
H6189
עֲרֵלִ֥ים
with the uncircumcised
Strong's:
H6189
Word #:
14 of 18
properly, exposed, i.e., projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e., still having the prepuce uncurtailed)
יִשְׁכָּ֖בוּ
they shall lie
H7901
יִשְׁכָּ֖בוּ
they shall lie
Strong's:
H7901
Word #:
15 of 18
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
וְאֶת
H854
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
16 of 18
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
Historical Context
Edom (southeast of Dead Sea) opposed Israel from the Exodus onward (Numbers 20:14-21). When Jerusalem fell (586 BC), Edom rejoiced and plundered (Obadiah 10-14, Lamentations 4:21-22). Babylon later conquered Edom (circa 553 BC); then Nabateans displaced them (circa 312 BC). By the 1st century AD, 'Edom' meant Idumea (small region). Edomite identity vanished—literally descended to the pit as prophesied.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Edom's judgment teach about betraying covenant relationships?
- How does rejoicing over others' judgment invite judgment on ourselves?
- What does the inclusion of 'kings and princes' in Sheol teach about rank in God's eyes?
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Analysis & Commentary
There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes—Sheol's roll call continues: אֱדוֹם (ʾĔdôm, Edom), Israel's perpetual enemy from Esau's line. Which with their might are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the uncircumcised—Despite בִּגְבוּרָתָם (bigbûrātām, 'their might'), they're among חַלְלֵי־חֶרֶב (ḥallê-ḥereb, 'slain of the sword').
And with them that go down to the pit—Edom, who gloated over Jerusalem's fall (Psalm 137:7, Obadiah 10-14), joins other judged nations in Sheol. Her violence against brother Jacob brought judgment (Obadiah 10). Edom's kings and princes, despite royal status, descend to the pit. No earthly title grants exemption from judgment; wickedness is judged regardless of rank (Romans 2:11).