Ezekiel 32:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Egypt's fall will be accompanied by cosmic darkness, signifying divine judgment affecting all creation.
The Context of Ezekiel 32:7
Cosmic phenomena accompany the fall, indicating a judgment that shakes the natural world.
What Does Ezekiel 32:7 Mean?
Covering the heavens and darkening the stars and sun echoes apocalyptic language found elsewhere in Scripture. Darkness becomes both literal and symbolic: the world responds to the fallen power's demise, and spiritual darkness marks the judgment as emanating from the Lord.
The darkening of all celestial lights—sun and moon—recalls the plagues on Egypt at the Exodus. The poetic reversal suggests that as Egypt was judged then, so it is judged again through Ezekiel's time.
Ezekiel 32:7 in the Original Language
Put thee out (סִלַּחְתִּיךָ silachticha) — to remove or thrust out; here, to eject from power and place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 32:7
What does Ezekiel 32:7 mean?
Egypt's fall will be accompanied by cosmic darkness, signifying divine judgment affecting all creation.
What is the context of Ezekiel 32:7?
Cosmic phenomena accompany the fall, indicating a judgment that shakes the natural world.