Ezekiel 28:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The prince will die outside the covenant, killed by foreigners, sealed by God's declaration.
The Context of Ezekiel 28:10
Summary of the prince's judgment: death without dignity, honor, or exemption.
What Does Ezekiel 28:10 Mean?
To die 'the deaths of the uncircumcised' means to die as an outsider, separated from the covenant community of Israel and its spiritual protection. The prince, a Gentile ruler, will receive no mercy or special treatment—death will come at the hands of strangers, invaders with no bond to him.
The closing formula 'I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD' signals the absolute certainty and irrevocability of this judgment. What God has decreed will come to pass; the prince has no escape from this fate.
Ezekiel 28:10 in the Original Language
arelim (עֲרֵלִים), 'uncircumcised' — those outside the covenant; used to denote spiritual outsiders and those separated from God's people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 28:10
What does Ezekiel 28:10 mean?
The prince will die outside the covenant, killed by foreigners, sealed by God's declaration.
What is the context of Ezekiel 28:10?
Summary of the prince's judgment: death without dignity, honor, or exemption.