Ezekiel 30:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also make the multitude of Egypt to cease by the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will use the Babylonian king Nebuchadrezzar to destroy Egypt's population and power.
The Context of Ezekiel 30:10
Identification of the historical agent of Egypt's destruction.
What Does Ezekiel 30:10 Mean?
This verse identifies the instrument of God's judgment: Nebuchadrezzar (also spelled Nebuchadnezzar), king of Babylon, the great military power of the era. While the agent is human and earthly, the power behind the action is divine. God 'makes' this happen 'by the hand' of the Babylonian king.
'Make the multitude of Egypt to cease' suggests not merely military defeat but the reduction or elimination of Egypt's people and resources. This is the concrete fulfillment of the judgment already declared in earlier verses of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 30:10
What does Ezekiel 30:10 mean?
God will use the Babylonian king Nebuchadrezzar to destroy Egypt's population and power.
What is the context of Ezekiel 30:10?
Identification of the historical agent of Egypt's destruction.