Ezekiel 30:11

He and his people with him, the terrible of the nations, shall be brought to destroy the land: and they shall draw their swords against Egypt, and fill the land with the slain.

He and his people {H5971} with him, the terrible {H6184} of the nations {H1471}, shall be brought {H935} to destroy {H7843} the land {H776}: and they shall draw {H7324} their swords {H2719} against Egypt {H4714}, and fill {H4390} the land {H776} with the slain {H2491}.

He and his people, the most barbarous of the nations, will be brought in to ravage the land. They will unsheathe their swords against Egypt and fill the land with corpses.

He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain.

He and his people with him, the terrible of the nations, shall be brought in to destroy the land; and they shall draw their swords against Egypt, and fill the land with the slain.

Commentary on Ezekiel 30:11 (KJV)

Ezekiel 30:11 is a stark pronouncement of judgment against ancient Egypt, delivered through the prophet Ezekiel during the Babylonian exile. This verse details the instrument and severity of God's impending wrath upon a proud nation.

Context

This verse is part of a series of prophecies in Ezekiel chapters 29-32 specifically targeting Egypt, a powerful nation that often served as an unreliable ally to Judah and was a source of false hope for Israel. At this time (around the early 6th century BC), Egypt was a significant regional power, but God declares its imminent downfall. The "He and his people with him, the terrible of the nations" refers directly to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and his formidable army. Babylon was God's chosen instrument of judgment, destined to lay waste to many lands, including Egypt, as a consequence of their pride and idolatry. This prophecy highlights God's absolute sovereignty over all earthly kingdoms and nations.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Judgment: The verse powerfully conveys God's active involvement in the affairs of nations, demonstrating His righteous judgment against those who oppose Him or rely solely on their own strength.
  • Consequences of Pride: Egypt's arrogance and self-sufficiency, often depicted elsewhere as a 'broken reed' (Ezekiel 29:6-7), are met with overwhelming destruction.
  • God's Sovereignty: Even mighty empires like Egypt are subject to the Lord's will, and He uses human agents, however ruthless, to accomplish His purposes.
  • Prophetic Accuracy: The detailed prediction of a foreign power's invasion and its devastating effect underscores the reliability of God's prophetic word.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "the terrible of the nations" translates the Hebrew word 'arits (עָרִיץ), which means "tyrant," "oppressor," "ruthless," or "violent." This term emphasizes the overwhelming and destructive nature of the invading force, specifically highlighting the brutality and effectiveness of Nebuchadnezzar's army as they fulfill God's decree. It underscores that the judgment would be severe and decisive, leaving the land "filled with the slain."

Practical Application

Ezekiel 30:11 serves as a timeless reminder that God remains sovereign over all nations and their leaders. No earthly power, however formidable, is beyond His reach or accountability. For believers today, this verse reinforces the importance of putting our trust in God alone, rather than in human strength, political alliances, or material wealth. It also reminds us that God's justice will ultimately prevail, and that pride and rebellion against Him will inevitably lead to consequences, whether for individuals or for nations.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 28:7

    Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.

  • Ezekiel 32:12

    By the swords of the mighty will I cause thy multitude to fall, the terrible of the nations, all of them: and they shall spoil the pomp of Egypt, and all the multitude thereof shall be destroyed.

  • Jeremiah 51:20

    Thou [art] my battle axe [and] weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;

  • Jeremiah 51:23

    I will also break in pieces with thee the shepherd and his flock; and with thee will I break in pieces the husbandman and his yoke of oxen; and with thee will I break in pieces captains and rulers.

  • Deuteronomy 28:50

    A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:

  • Ezekiel 35:8

    And I will fill his mountains with his slain [men]: in thy hills, and in thy valleys, and in all thy rivers, shall they fall that are slain with the sword.

  • Zephaniah 1:17

    And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.

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