Ezekiel 29:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; thou shalt not be brought together, nor gathered: I have given thee for meat to the beasts of the field and to the fowls of the heaven.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 29:5
The judgment describes Pharaoh's final humiliation.
What Does Ezekiel 29:5 Mean?
Abandonment in the wilderness with no burial rites represents the ultimate shame in ancient Near Eastern culture. The failure to gather and bury the dead was considered a profound indignity, a sign of complete defeat.
The image of being meat for beasts and birds emphasizes total desolation and lack of honor. What was once Pharaoh's status—a god-king ruling the greatest empire—is reduced to carrion exposed to the elements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 29:5
What does Ezekiel 29:5 mean?
Pharaoh will be abandoned in the wilderness, dead and unburied, food for scavengers.
What is the context of Ezekiel 29:5?
The judgment describes Pharaoh's final humiliation.