Ezekiel 30:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong, and that which was broken; and I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.”
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Read Full Chapter →God declares His opposition to Pharaoh and will destroy both his strong arm and the already broken one.
The Context of Ezekiel 30:22
God's complete defeat of Egypt's military might.
What Does Ezekiel 30:22 Mean?
'I am against Pharaoh' is a solemn declaration of divine opposition. 'Will break his arms, the strong, and that which was broken' means complete overthrow: even the untouched arm will be broken, leaving no functional capacity. This redundancy emphasizes totality.
'The sword to fall out of his hand' repeats the image from verse 21 but adds the action: not only is the hand unable to hold a sword, but the sword itself is knocked away. Pharaoh will have no weapon, no power, no defense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 30:22
What does Ezekiel 30:22 mean?
God declares His opposition to Pharaoh and will destroy both his strong arm and the already broken one.
What is the context of Ezekiel 30:22?
God's complete defeat of Egypt's military might.