Ezekiel 29:12 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Egypt's cities will lie in ruins, and its people scattered into exile among the nations.
The Context of Ezekiel 29:12
The judgment encompasses both land and people.
What Does Ezekiel 29:12 Mean?
The phrase 'desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate' situates Egypt's fate within the wider judgment of the ancient Near East. Other nations face devastation; Egypt will be conspicuously ruined among them, a visible sign of God's judgment.
The scattering of Egyptians mirrors Israel's exile: they too will know displacement, homelessness, and dispersion. This parallelism suggests a kind of symmetry in judgment—those who did not help Israel bear the consequences of that failure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 29:12
What does Ezekiel 29:12 mean?
Egypt's cities will lie in ruins, and its people scattered into exile among the nations.
What is the context of Ezekiel 29:12?
The judgment encompasses both land and people.