Ezekiel 32:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will therefore spread out my net over thee with a company of many people; and they shall bring thee up in my net.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God declares He will use many nations to capture and subdue Egypt like a netted beast.
The Context of Ezekiel 32:3
God describes the mechanism of Egypt's downfall: entrapment by a coalition of nations.
What Does Ezekiel 32:3 Mean?
The Lord uses the image of a hunter casting a net—a common metaphor for judgment and entrapment. The Pharaoh, for all his might, will be caught by divine purpose working through human instrumentality. Babylon and its allies become the net.
The capture will be public and complete: 'many people' acting together. Egypt's fall will not be to a single opponent but to a coalition, emphasizing the totality of the judgment and the futility of resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 32:3
What does Ezekiel 32:3 mean?
God declares He will use many nations to capture and subdue Egypt like a netted beast.
What is the context of Ezekiel 32:3?
God describes the mechanism of Egypt's downfall: entrapment by a coalition of nations.