Ezekiel 29:15 Meaning and Explanation
“It shall be the basest of the kingdoms; neither shall it exalt itself any more above the nations: for I will diminish them, that they shall no more rule over the nations.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Egypt will be the lowest of nations, stripped of power to rule or exalt itself.
The Context of Ezekiel 29:15
God confirms the irreversible loss of Egypt's imperial power.
What Does Ezekiel 29:15 Mean?
The superlative 'basest of the kingdoms' underscores the permanent nature of Egypt's fall from status. What was once a superpower will become a minor, dependent state—a reversal so complete that exaltation becomes impossible.
God's diminishment is both consequential and deliberate: 'I will diminish them.' This is not random history but divine action, ensuring Egypt cannot rise again to dominate. The lesson is clear: pride in creaturely power invites this kind of leveling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 29:15
What does Ezekiel 29:15 mean?
Egypt will be the lowest of nations, stripped of power to rule or exalt itself.
What is the context of Ezekiel 29:15?
God confirms the irreversible loss of Egypt's imperial power.