Ezekiel 32:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the earth, with them that go down into the pit.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ezekiel is called to wail for Egypt and direct its people downward to the pit with other fallen nations.
The Context of Ezekiel 32:18
Ezekiel continues his lament, casting Egypt's multitude into the pit among fallen nations.
What Does Ezekiel 32:18 Mean?
The second oracle opens similarly: Ezekiel must wail for Egypt's multitude. The term 'cast them down' has a double meaning—literally descending into the grave, and spiritually entering the place of judgment. Egypt will join 'the daughters of the famous nations'—other great civilizations that have fallen to Sheol.
The 'nether parts of the earth' and 'the pit' represent the grave and the realm of the dead. Egypt, despite its greatness, will share the fate of all dead peoples. No nation escapes mortality and the grave, no matter how mighty it once was.
Ezekiel 32:18 in the Original Language
Wail (הֵילִילִי heyili) — to cry out in lamentation; a vocal, expressive form of mourning or grief.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 32:18
What does Ezekiel 32:18 mean?
Ezekiel is called to wail for Egypt and direct its people downward to the pit with other fallen nations.
What is the context of Ezekiel 32:18?
Ezekiel continues his lament, casting Egypt's multitude into the pit among fallen nations.