King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Are you more beautiful than the others? Go down, lie with the uncircumcised dead!
Berean Standard Bible:
Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised!
American Standard Version:
Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Whom dost thou pass in beauty{H5276}? go down{H3381}, and be thou laid{H7901} with the uncircumcised{H6189}.
Cross-References (KJV):
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.
Ezekiel 32:30
- There [be] the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with [them that be] slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.
Ezekiel 31:18
- To whom art thou thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of Eden? yet shalt thou be brought down with the trees of Eden unto the nether parts of the earth: thou shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised with [them that be] slain by the sword. This [is] Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
Jeremiah 9:25
- Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all [them which are] circumcised with the uncircumcised;
Jeremiah 9:26
- Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all [that are] in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all [these] nations [are] uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel [are] uncircumcised in the heart.
Ezekiel 32:21
- The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain by the sword.
Ezekiel 32:24
- There [is] Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, which caused their terror in the land of the living; yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 32:19
Ezekiel 32:19 is a verse from the Old Testament Book of Ezekiel, which contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel. The book is set during the Babylonian Exile, a period when many Jews were taken captive and removed from their homeland of Judah to Babylon. Ezekiel's prophetic ministry spans roughly from 593 to 571 BCE, and his messages are often directed to the exiled Jewish community, offering both warnings and hope.
The verse itself is part of a lamentation that Ezekiel is commanded to deliver against Egypt. In the broader context of chapters 31 and 32, Ezekiel prophesies the downfall of Egypt and its allies, comparing the nation to a majestic tree or a powerful beast that will be brought low. The specific verse, "Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised," is a rhetorical question and command addressed to the Pharaoh of Egypt or Egypt itself, personified.
The themes of this verse include:
1. **Judgment**: The verse reflects the theme of divine judgment against nations that have acted arrogantly or wickedly. Ezekiel is conveying God's message that even the great and beautiful Egypt will not escape punishment.
2. **Humility**: The rhetorical question challenges Egypt's pride in its beauty and power, suggesting that these attributes do not exempt it from the fate that awaits all the uncircumcised, a term that in this context refers to the Egyptians and other nations who do not have a covenant relationship with God, unlike the Israelites.
3. **Mortality and Equality**: The verse emphasizes that, regardless of earthly status or splendor, all people are subject to death and judgment. The command to "go down" and be laid with the uncircumcised underscores the common fate of all humanity.
4. **Covenant and Identity**: The mention of circumcision relates to the covenant between God and Israel. Circumcision was a sign of this covenant, and the verse implies a distinction between those within the covenant and those outside it, with the latter facing judgment.
In summary, Ezekiel 32:19 is a poignant part of a prophetic oracle against Egypt, highlighting the themes of divine judgment, the folly of human pride, the equality of all in death, and the significance of the covenant relationship with God. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and the limitations of human power and beauty.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5276
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָעֵם
Transliteration: nâʻêm
Pronunciation: naw-ame'
Description: a primitive root; to be agreeable (literally or figuratively); pass in beauty, be delight, be pleasant, be sweet. - Strong's Number: H3381
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרַד
Transliteration: yârad
Pronunciation: yaw-rad'
Description: a primitive root; to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively, to bring down (in all the above applications); [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. - Strong's Number: H7901
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁכַב
Transliteration: shâkab
Pronunciation: shaw-kab'
Description: a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose); [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. - Strong's Number: H6189
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָרֵל
Transliteration: ʻârêl
Pronunciation: aw-rale'
Description: from עָרֵל; properly, exposed, i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically,; uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed); uncircumcised (person).