


Ezekiel 30:26
Bible Versions
And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them among the countries; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.
Yes, I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them throughout the countries; and they will know that I am ADONAI.'"
I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”
And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them through the countries; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.
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Daniel 11:42
He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape. -
Ezekiel 29:12
And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the midst of the countries [that are] desolate, and her cities among the cities [that are] laid waste shall be desolate forty years: and I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries. -
Ezekiel 30:17
The young men of Aven and of Pibeseth shall fall by the sword: and these [cities] shall go into captivity. -
Ezekiel 30:18
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity. -
Ezekiel 30:23
And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries. -
Ezekiel 6:13
Then shall ye know that I [am] the LORD, when their slain [men] shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill, in all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they did offer sweet savour to all their idols.
Context of Ezekiel 30:26
Ezekiel 30:26 is part of a series of prophecies against Egypt, a powerful nation that often served as a false hope or unreliable ally for Judah during the Babylonian exile. These chapters (Ezekiel 29-32) detail God's impending judgment upon Egypt and its Pharaoh, often at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon. The prophecies highlight Egypt's pride and its ultimate subjugation, serving as a stark reminder that no nation, however mighty, is beyond the sovereign control of the LORD. This specific verse speaks to the consequences of God's judgment: the widespread dispersion of the Egyptian people.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The phrase "they shall know that I am the LORD" is a crucial theological statement in the book of Ezekiel, appearing over 60 times. In Hebrew, it is yada' ki 'ani Yahweh (יָדְעוּ כִּי אֲנִי יְהוָה). The verb yada' means "to know," implying not just intellectual understanding but experiential recognition and acknowledgment. This knowledge is often compelled by God's mighty acts, forcing recognition of His unique deity and power, whether through judgment or salvation.
Practical Application
Ezekiel 30:26 serves as a timeless reminder of God's sovereignty over all human affairs. In a world often marked by political instability, international conflicts, and the rise and fall of powerful nations, this verse reassures us that God remains in control. It teaches us that: