Ezekiel 30:23 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will disperse the Egyptian people as exiles throughout the world.
The Context of Ezekiel 30:23
The dispersal of the Egyptian population as exiles.
What Does Ezekiel 30:23 Mean?
'Scatter' and 'disperse' convey scattering, separation, and loss of homeland. The Egyptians will be spread among foreign nations, stripped of their national cohesion and identity. This is the fate of a conquered people: deportation and diaspora.
The repetition emphasizes the comprehensiveness of dispersion—'among the nations' and 'through the countries.' There will be no safe refuge, no gathered remnant left in Egypt. The entire people loses collective existence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 30:23
What does Ezekiel 30:23 mean?
God will disperse the Egyptian people as exiles throughout the world.
What is the context of Ezekiel 30:23?
The dispersal of the Egyptian population as exiles.