Ezekiel 29:11 Meaning and Explanation
“No foot of man shall pass through it, nor foot of beast shall pass through it, neither shall it be inhabited forty years.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Egypt will be completely uninhabited for forty years.
The Context of Ezekiel 29:11
The duration and totality of Egypt's abandonment is stressed.
What Does Ezekiel 29:11 Mean?
The prohibition of passage—neither human foot nor animal foot—renders Egypt a dead zone, impassable and avoided. This echoes God's judgment on the wilderness where Israel wandered; Egypt's punishment mirrors the language of desolation used for cursed lands.
Forty years is a generation-length period of judgment in biblical symbolism, the time it took Israel to traverse the wilderness. Egypt's forty-year desolation signals a complete generational reset—the old order will not simply recover.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 29:11
What does Ezekiel 29:11 mean?
Egypt will be completely uninhabited for forty years.
What is the context of Ezekiel 29:11?
The duration and totality of Egypt's abandonment is stressed.