Ezekiel 30:18
Ezekiel 30:18 in Multiple Translations
The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall withdraw itself, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt, and the pride of her power shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.
And at Tehaphnehes the day will become dark, when the yoke of Egypt is broken there, and the pride of her power comes to an end: as for her, she will be covered with a cloud, and her daughters will be taken away prisoners.
It will be a dark day in Tahpanhes when I break Egypt's power and bring to an end their proud strength. It will be under a cloud as the people go into captivity.
At Tehaphnehes the day shall restraine his light, when I shall breake there the barres of Egypt: and when the pompe of her power shall cease in her, the cloude shall couer her, and her daughters shall goe into captiuitie.
And in Tehaphnehes hath the day been dark, In My breaking there the yokes of Egypt, And ceased in her hath the excellency of her strength, She — a cloud doth cover her, And her daughters into captivity do go.
At Tehaphnehes also the day will withdraw itself, when I break the yokes of Egypt there. The pride of her power will cease in her. As for her, a cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.
And in Taphnis the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the sceptres of Egypt, and the pride of her power shall cease in her: a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall be led into captivity.
It will be a dark day of destruction at Tahpenes city in northeast Egypt when I cause the power [MET] of Egypt to end; that country will no longer be proud of being strong. It will be as though a dark cloud will cover Egypt, because the people of its villages will be captured and forced to go to Babylon.”
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Ezekiel 30:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בִֽ/תְחַפְנְחֵס֙
חָשַׂ֣ךְ
הַ/יּ֔וֹם
בְּ/שִׁבְרִ/י
שָׁם֙
אֶת
מֹט֣וֹת
מִצְרַ֔יִם
וְ/נִשְׁבַּת
בָּ֖/הּ
גְּא֣וֹן
עֻזָּ֑/הּ
הִ֚יא
עָנָ֣ן
יְכַסֶּ֔/נָּה
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֖י/הָ
בַּ/שְּׁבִ֥י
תֵלַֽכְנָה
וּ/בִֽ/תְחַפְנְחֵס֙
Tachpanchêç
H8471
Tahpanhes
Conj | Prep | N-proper
חָשַׂ֣ךְ
châshak
H2821
to darken
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/יּ֔וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
בְּ/שִׁבְרִ/י
shâbar
H7665
to break
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
שָׁם֙
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מֹט֣וֹת
môwṭâh
H4133
yoke
N-fp
מִצְרַ֔יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
וְ/נִשְׁבַּת
shâbath
H7673
to cease
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
בָּ֖/הּ
Prep | Suff
גְּא֣וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
pride
N-ms
עֻזָּ֑/הּ
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms | Suff
הִ֚יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
N-ms
יְכַסֶּ֔/נָּה
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֖י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
בַּ/שְּׁבִ֥י
shᵉbîy
H7628
captivity
Prep | N-cs
תֵלַֽכְנָה
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 30:18
וּ/בִֽ/תְחַפְנְחֵס֙
Tachpanchêç
H8471
"Tahpanhes"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Tahpanhes was a city in Egypt, about 18 miles from Tanis, and its name means 'filled with pity'. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place where Jews lived during the time of the prophets. The city is now known as Tel Defenneh.
Definition: § Tahpanhes or Tahapanes or Tehaphnehes = "thou will fill hands with pity" a city in Egypt; modern 'Tel Defenneh' or 'Tel Defneh' located approx 18 miles (29 km) east southeast from Tanis
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Tahapanes, Tahpanhes, Tehaphnehes. See also: Jeremiah 2:16; Jeremiah 43:9; Jeremiah 43:7.
חָשַׂ֣ךְ
châshak
H2821
"to darken"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to darken or become dark. It can also mean to hide or conceal something. In the Bible, it is used to describe a lack of light or understanding.
Definition: 1) to be or become dark, grow dim, be darkened, be black, be hidden 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be or grow dark 1a2) to have a dark colour 1a3) to grow dim 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make dark, cause to be dark 1b2) to hide, conceal 1b3) to obscure, confuse (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: be black, be (make) dark, darken, cause darkness, be dim, hide. See also: Exodus 10:15; Isaiah 5:30; Psalms 69:24.
הַ/יּ֔וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
בְּ/שִׁבְרִ/י
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
שָׁם֙
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מֹט֣וֹת
môwṭâh
H4133
"yoke"
N-fp
This word refers to a yoke or bar, often symbolizing oppression or burden. For example, in Leviticus 26:13, God promises to break the yoke of slavery for the Israelites. It represents a weight or load that must be carried.
Definition: 1) pole, bar of yoke 1a) pole 1b) bar of yoke 1b1) of oppression (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: bands, heavy, staves, yoke. See also: Leviticus 26:13; Jeremiah 28:10; Isaiah 58:6.
מִצְרַ֔יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
וְ/נִשְׁבַּת
shâbath
H7673
"to cease"
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
To keep the Sabbath means to rest and stop working, as commanded by God in the book of Exodus. This Hebrew word is used to describe the act of observing the Sabbath day, and is an important part of Jewish tradition and worship.
Definition: 1) to cease, desist, rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to rest, desist (from labour) 1b) (Niphal) to cease 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cease, put an end to 1c2) to exterminate, destroy 1c3) to cause to desist from 1c4) to remove 1c5) to cause to fail
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. See also: Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 14:4; Psalms 8:3.
בָּ֖/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
גְּא֣וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
"pride"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means pride or majesty, describing something excellent or arrogant, like nations or God's power, as seen in the KJV translations of Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) exaltation, majesty, pride 1a) majesty, exaltation, excellence 1a1) of nations 1a2) of God 1a3) of the Jordan 1b) pride, arrogance (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. See also: Exodus 15:7; Jeremiah 13:9; Psalms 47:5.
עֻזָּ֑/הּ
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
הִ֚יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.
Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.
יְכַסֶּ֔/נָּה
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֖י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
בַּ/שְּׁבִ֥י
shᵉbîy
H7628
"captivity"
Prep | N-cs
This word describes someone who has been captured or taken away, like the Israelites who were exiled to Babylon. It can also refer to the act of taking someone or something away, or to the state of being a captive.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 1a) (state of) captivity 1b) (act of) capture 1c) captives
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity), prisoners, [idiom] take away, that was taken. See also: Exodus 12:29; Isaiah 49:24; Psalms 68:19.
תֵלַֽכְנָה
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 30:18
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Context — A Lament for Egypt
16I will set fire to Egypt, Pelusium will writhe in anguish, Thebes will be split open, and Memphis will face daily distress.
17The young men of On and Pi-beseth will fall by the sword, and those cities will go into captivity.
18The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.
19So I will execute judgment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.” 20In the eleventh year, on the seventh day of the first month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 30:3 | For the day is near, the Day of the LORD is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for the nations. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 29:15 | Egypt will be the lowliest of kingdoms and will never again exalt itself above the nations. For I will diminish Egypt so that it will never again rule over the nations. |
| 3 | Isaiah 10:27 | On that day the burden will be lifted from your shoulders, and the yoke from your neck. The yoke will be broken because your neck will be too large. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 2:16 | The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes have shaved the crown of your head. |
| 5 | Isaiah 9:19 | By the wrath of the LORD of Hosts the land is scorched, and the people are fuel for the fire. No man even spares his brother. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 32:18–32 | “Son of man, wail for the multitudes of Egypt, and consign her and the daughters of the mighty nations to the depths of the earth with those who descend to the Pit: Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised! They will fall among those slain by the sword. The sword is appointed! Let them drag her away along with all her multitudes. Mighty chiefs will speak from the midst of Sheol about Egypt and her allies: ‘They have come down and lie with the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.’ Assyria is there with her whole company; her graves are all around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword. Her graves are set in the depths of the Pit, and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword— those who once spread terror in the land of the living. Elam is there with all her multitudes around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword— those who went down uncircumcised to the earth below, who once spread their terror in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit. Among the slain they prepare a resting place for Elam with all her hordes, with her graves all around her. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, although their terror was once spread in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit. They are placed among the slain. Meshech and Tubal are there with all their multitudes, with their graves all around them. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, because they spread their terror in the land of the living. They do not lie down with the fallen warriors of old, who went down to Sheol with their weapons of war, whose swords were placed under their heads, whose shields rested on their bones, although the terror of the mighty was once in the land of the living. But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. Edom is there, and all her kings and princes, who despite their might are laid among those slain by the sword. They lie down with the uncircumcised, with those who descend to the Pit. All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down in disgrace with the slain, despite the terror of their might. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bear their shame with those who descend to the Pit. Pharaoh will see them and be comforted over all his multitude— Pharaoh and all his army, slain by the sword, declares the Lord GOD. For I will spread My terror in the land of the living, so that Pharaoh and all his multitude will be laid to rest among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 7 | Matthew 24:29 | Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ’ |
| 8 | Jeremiah 43:7–9 | So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes. Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah at Tahpanhes: “In the sight of the Jews, pick up some large stones and bury them in the clay of the brick pavement at the entrance to Pharaoh’s palace at Tahpanhes. |
| 9 | Isaiah 13:10 | For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. |
| 10 | Isaiah 14:11 | Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket. |
Ezekiel 30:18 Summary
This verse is saying that God is going to bring an end to Egypt's power and pride, and it will be a very sad and difficult time for them, much like what is described in Jeremiah 9:11. When God breaks the yoke of Egypt, He is freeing the people from their control and rule, just as He did for the Israelites in Exodus 1:14. This is a reminder that God is in control and will judge those who are proud and oppress others, as stated in Proverbs 16:18. We can trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in times of darkness and uncertainty, as described in Psalm 23:4, and we can use this verse as a reminder to pray for those who are facing oppression and captivity, and to trust in God's plan of redemption, as seen in Isaiah 61:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the day to be darkened in Tahpanhes?
This phrase likely refers to a time of great sorrow and distress, similar to what is described in Isaiah 5:30, where the day is darkened due to God's judgment. In Ezekiel 30:18, the darkness is a result of God breaking the yoke of Egypt and ending her proud strength.
What is the yoke of Egypt that God will break?
The yoke of Egypt refers to the oppressive power and control that Egypt has over other nations, as described in Isaiah 10:27. When God breaks this yoke, He is freeing the people from Egypt's dominance and rule, just as He did for the Israelites in Exodus 1:14.
Who are the daughters of Egypt that will go into captivity?
The daughters of Egypt are likely the surrounding cities and towns that are under Egypt's control and influence, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 30:17, where the young men of On and Pi-beseth will fall by the sword. These cities will also face judgment and captivity as a result of God's action against Egypt.
How does this verse relate to God's overall plan of judgment and redemption?
This verse is part of a larger section of Ezekiel that describes God's judgment on various nations, including Egypt. As seen in Ezekiel 25:17, God's judgment is not just punishment, but also a call to repentance and a demonstration of His sovereignty, as stated in Psalm 103:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of God breaking the yoke of oppression in my own life, just as He did for the Israelites in Exodus 1:14?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in times of darkness and uncertainty, as described in Psalm 23:4?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be relying on my own strength and pride, rather than trusting in God's power and provision, as warned against in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to pray for those who are facing oppression and captivity, and to trust in God's plan of redemption, as seen in Isaiah 61:1?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 30:18
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened,.... The same with Hanes in Isaiah 30:4 and Tahapanes in Jeremiah 2:16 and Tahpanhes, Jeremiah 43:7, it was a royal seat of the kings of Egypt: there was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 30:18
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:18
Tehaphnehes; a great and goodly city of Egypt. Tachapanes, Tachpanes, Tahapanes, Tahpanes, Chanes, and Hanes, , are names given it, and this from a queen of Egypt of that name in Solomon’ s time, ,20. It stood not far from Sin or Pelusium, and by the Greeks, a little softening the name, called Daphne Pelusiaca. It was a royal city, in it Pharaoh had a house; to it many Jews fled, when forbidden of the Lord by the prophet Jeremiah, Ezekiel 44. It was one of the first cities you come to out of the desert of Sin, and was one of the keys of Egypt. The day shall be darkened; a night shall come upon it, and such a night of sorrow as shall grow darker and darker till the day, i.e. their day, be darkness; or else, word for word, darkness shall be the day, and may bear this sense, shall be more welcome, more useful, more desired, than the day, whose light would discover their flight, which the night concealed. I shall break, as into shivers. The yokes; the sceptres; for there was one of Pharaoh’ s houses, and probably some sceptre and other regal ornaments: or, the bars, which kept enemies out, and secured the citizens and country; such was this frontier town. Or, when, by giving this strong place into Nebuchadnezzar’ s hand, I shall break the kingdom of Egypt, that it no more oppress with yokes, i.e. burdens. The pomp; the beauty and goodliness with which the strength of this city was set out in her buildings, towers, forts.
Shall cease in her; shall be buried in her own ruins. A cloud; sorrow at the success of the Chaldeans against her, compared often to a cloud. Her daughters; either metaphorically, i.e. the towns and villages about her, or literally, her children; her daughters only mentioned, because her sons were destroyed and slain.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:18
Ezekiel 30:18 At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.Ver. 18. At Tehaphnehes.] Or, Daphne, the gate of Egypt, at which the Chaldees entered. A cloud shall cover her.] See Ezekiel 30:3.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:18
(18) Tehaphnehes.—(Jeremiah 2:16; Jeremiah 43:7-9; Jeremiah 44:1; Jeremiah 46:14.) Otherwise called Tahpanhes; the city Daphne, also a frontier town near Pelusium, strongly fortified. It may be especially mentioned, because the Jews who fled from Palestine through fear of Nebuchadnezzar had taken refuge there (Jeremiah 43, 44). The day shall be darkened.—This is a common prophetic form of describing coming calamity. (See Ezekiel 30:3, Ezekiel 32:8; Isaiah 13:10; Joe 2:10; Joe 2:31; Joe 3:15; Amos 8:9; Matthew 24:29, &c.) The yokes of Egypt.—Not the yokes placed upon Egypt, but the tyranny which she exercised over others. The fuller expression, “bands of a yoke,” occurs in Ezekiel 34:27, and also in Leviticus 26:13, the latter in reference to the deliverance of Israel from the bondage of Egypt. It appears from Jeremiah 43:9-10 that there was a royal palace at Tahpanhes, and it was foretold by the prophet that Nebuchadnezzar should there set up his pavilion, and thence smite Egypt. It is correspondingly foretold here that the power of Egypt should there be broken, because this and the neighbouring Pelusium were the frontier fortresses and keys of the land.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:18
Verse 18. Tehaphnehes] Called also Tahapanes, Jeremiah 2:16. This is the Pelusian Daphne. Break there the yokes] The sceptres. Nebuchadnezzar broke the sceptre of Egypt when he confirmed the kingdom to Amasis, who had rebelled against Apries.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 30:18
18. Tehaphnehes, spelled somewhat differently Jeremiah 2:16. Jeremiah 43:8 speaks of a royal palace there, and Ezekiel 46:14 it is named along with Memphis as a chief city in Egypt. Its site is probably the modern Tell Defenneh (Daphnae), near the Pelusiac arm of the Nile, south of lake Menzaleh, about 30 miles S.-W. of the ancient Pelusium. the yokes of Egypt] must here be those imposed by Egypt, a sense not very suitable to the connexion. A different pointing would give sceptres (LXX.) or staves—but “staves” in the sense of supports is more than doubtful (cf. Isaiah 14:5). her daughters] may be literal (cf. Ezekiel 30:17, young men of On), or said figuratively of her towns.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 30:18
Tehaphnehes - See the marginal reference note. “break the yokes of Egypt” i. e., break the yokes imposed by Egypt, or break up the tyrannous dominion of Egypt over other lands.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:18
18. Tehaphnehes — LXX., Tapne (Daphnae). Modern name, Tel Deppennuch. This was another fortress which had guarded the great highway into Syria from Solomon’s day or earlier.
Sermons on Ezekiel 30:18
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 13:12 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the impending cataclysmic event that will terrorize the world. He describes the inhumanity of man to man that is often seen in war and |
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David Davis - One New Man (Alternate) by David Davis | This sermon focuses on the restoration and unity between Jews and Arabs in Israel, highlighting the revival and miraculous transformations happening in communities. It emphasizes t |
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Immediate Freedom by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the promise of immediate freedom from bondage as stated in Nahum 1:13, where God declares His intention to break the yoke of oppression. He reassures those |
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(Needed-Men of God) 4. an Anointed Man by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of the anointing of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling God's will in our service, emphasizing the need for the Spirit's power to rest upon us. He h |
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Fearing God and Heeding His Word by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith warns about the enticing and pleasant nature of sin, but emphasizes that it ultimately leads to barrenness, captivity, misery, despair, and darkn |
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The Arm of the Lord - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a cry to God in the face of the evils and challenges present in the world. He refers to the prophet Isaiah's cry for God to come |
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What Jesus Believed by Charles Ryrie | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of anarchy that will occur during the tribulation period. He describes the various aspects of anarchy that will take place, such |