Ezekiel 32:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"'I will anger many peoples when I bring your destroyed ones in among the nations, into countries you have not known.

Berean Standard Bible:

‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you do not know.

American Standard Version:

I will also vex the hearts of many peoples, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I will also vex^{H3707} the hearts^{H3820} of many^{H7227} people^{H5971}, when I shall bring^{H935} thy destruction^{H7667} among the nations^{H1471}, into the countries^{H776} which thou hast not known^{H3045}.

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Commentary for Ezekiel 32:9

Ezekiel 32:9 is part of the prophetic book of Ezekiel, which is set during the Babylonian Exile of the Jews in the 6th century BCE. This verse is embedded within a larger lamentation that Ezekiel is commanded by God to perform over the destruction of Egypt. The historical context is significant; Egypt, a regional power, had been a source of false hope for Judah, as the Judeans considered seeking Egyptian aid against the Babylonians. However, Egypt's strength was failing, and its inability to protect Judah would soon be evident.

In Ezekiel 32:9, God speaks through the prophet, declaring that He will cause great distress and dismay among many peoples when He brings about Egypt's downfall. The verse reflects the theme of God's sovereignty over all nations, not just Israel. It underscores the idea that God uses other nations as instruments of judgment, and when those nations become arrogant or fail to serve His purposes, they too will face destruction. The phrase "into the countries which thou hast not known" suggests that Egypt's influence will be decimated to such an extent that its name will be unknown in places it once dominated or aspired to control.

This verse also highlights the emotional impact of Egypt's fall; the hearts of many will be vexed, indicating a profound sense of grief, fear, or confusion among the nations. It serves as a warning that the downfall of a great power can cause widespread distress and can be orchestrated by God as part of His divine plan. The broader message is one of judgment against pride and false security, and it reiterates the prophetic theme that reliance on human strength and alliances, rather than on God, is ultimately futile.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3707
   There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כַּעַס
   Transliteration: kaʻaç
   Pronunciation: kaw-as'
   Description: a primitive root; to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant; be angry, be grieved, take indignation, provoke (to anger, unto wrath), have sorrow, vex, be wroth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3820
   There are 550 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לֵב
   Transliteration: lêb
   Pronunciation: labe
   Description: a form of לֵבָב; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything; [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7227
   There are 439 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רַב
   Transliteration: rab
   Pronunciation: rab
   Description: by contracted from רָבַב; abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality); (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent).
   
4. Strong's Number: H5971
   There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַם
   Transliteration: ʻam
   Pronunciation: am
   Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.
   
5. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7667
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁבֶר
   Transliteration: sheber
   Pronunciation: sheh'-ber
   Description: or שֵׁבֶר; from שָׁבַר; a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream); affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1471
   There are 511 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גּוֹי
   Transliteration: gôwy
   Pronunciation: go'-ee
   Description: rarely (shortened) גֹּי; apparently from the same root as גֵּוָה (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts; Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
   
8. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3045
   There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָדַע
   Transliteration: yâdaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
   Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot.