Ezekiel 30:19

Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Thus will I execute {H6213} judgments {H8201} in Egypt {H4714}: and they shall know {H3045} that I am the LORD {H3068}.

Thus will I execute judgments on Egypt. Then they will know that I am ADONAI.'"

So I will execute judgment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.”

Thus will I execute judgments upon Egypt; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.

Commentary

Context of Ezekiel 30:19

Ezekiel 30:19 is part of a larger prophetic oracle against Egypt, spanning chapters 29-32 of the book of Ezekiel. The prophet Ezekiel, ministering during the Babylonian exile, delivered messages of judgment not only to Israel but also to surrounding nations. Egypt, a powerful ancient kingdom, often served as a false source of hope and reliance for Judah, contrary to God's warnings. This particular verse concludes a section detailing the extensive devastation God would bring upon Egypt, specifically highlighting the desolation of its cities and the weakening of its power. The judgments were to be executed by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, acting as God's instrument.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Sovereignty and Judgment: The verse unequivocally declares God's active role in history, stating, "Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt." This underscores His absolute control over nations and their destinies. The judgments are not random but are a direct consequence of Egypt's pride, idolatry, and its role as a deceptive ally to God's people.
  • God's Self-Revelation: The ultimate purpose of these devastating judgments is encapsulated in the phrase, "and they shall know that I am the LORD." This is a recurring declaration throughout Ezekiel's prophecies (e.g., Ezekiel 29:6, Ezekiel 32:15). It signifies that through His powerful acts, even those involving severe punishment, God reveals His true identity, His unmatched power, and His unwavering justice to both His people and the pagan nations. It's about demonstrating that He alone is the true God, not the idols of Egypt.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "I am the LORD" translates the Hebrew Ani Adonai (אֲנִי Χ™Φ°Χ”Χ•ΦΈΧ”). Adonai is a substitute for the divine covenant name YHWH (the Tetragrammaton), which emphasizes God's self-existence, eternal nature, and absolute authority. When God declares "I am the LORD," it's a declaration of His unique identity and His sovereign power, a statement that transcends mere identification to convey His nature as the one true God who acts decisively in the world.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 30:19 offers timeless lessons for today:

  • God's Justice Prevails: It reminds us that God is just and will ultimately hold all nations and individuals accountable for their actions. No power, no matter how mighty, can stand against His ultimate decree.
  • The Purpose of Hardship: Even in severe circumstances, God's actions often have a redemptive or revelatory purpose. The judgments on Egypt were not just punitive but aimed to bring people to a recognition of the one true God. This can encourage us to seek God's hand and purpose even in difficult times in our own lives or in the world.
  • Trust in God Alone: For believers, this verse reinforces the call to place our trust solely in God, not in human strength, political alliances, or worldly resources, which can prove to be as unreliable as Egypt was for Israel. Isaiah also warned against relying on Egypt.
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Cross-References

  • Revelation 17:1

    ΒΆ And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

  • Ezekiel 30:14

    And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No.

  • Psalms 9:16

    The LORD is known [by] the judgment [which] he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.

  • Romans 2:5

    But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

  • Numbers 33:4

    For the Egyptians buried all [their] firstborn, which the LORD had smitten among them: upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments.

  • Ezekiel 5:15

    So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment unto the nations that [are] round about thee, when I shall execute judgments in thee in anger and in fury and in furious rebukes. I the LORD have spoken [it].

  • Ezekiel 25:11

    And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.
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