Ezekiel 30:8

Verse

Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed.

And they will be certain that I am the Lord, when I have put a fire in Egypt and all her helpers are broken.

And they shall know that I am the Lord: when I shall have set a fire in Egypt, and all the helpers thereof shall be destroyed.

Free Bible Version

Then they will acknowledge that I am the Lord when I set fire to Egypt and all its allies are crushed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed.

Translation for Translators

Then, when I cause everything in Egypt to be burned in fires, and all their allies are defeated, people will know that I, Yahweh, have the power to do what I say that I will do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I set fire in Egypt, and when all of her helpers are destroyed.

Noah Webster Bible

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed.

World English Bible

They will know that I am Yahweh when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed.

Young's Literal Translation

And they have known that I [am] Jehovah, In My giving fire against Egypt, And broken have been all her helpers.

Context

A Lament for Egypt

⁷They will be desolate among desolate lands, and their cities will lie among ruined cities. ⁸Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered.

Summary

This verse in Ezekiel prophesies about the impending judgment that will come upon Egypt, as the day of the Lord's vengeance draws near. The Lord will bring destruction upon the land and its people, causing anguish and distress among the nations. Through this judgment, God will reveal His power and sovereignty over all kingdoms, demonstrating His righteousness and justice. The downfall of Egypt serves as a warning to all nations who rebel against God, showing that ultimately, His will shall prevail. This prophecy underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God, as He holds authority over the fate of all nations.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they shall know that I am the Lord,.... The Egyptians shall know the Lord to be the true God, and acknowledge him to be omniscient and omnipotent, that should so exactly foretell their destruction, and accomplish it: when I have set a fire in Egypt: a war there; the heat of battle, very devouring and consuming, as well as very grievous and terrible, as fire is. The Targum is, "when I shall give (or set) people that are strong as fire against Egypt;'' the army of the Chaldeans: and when all her helpers shall be destroyed; her auxiliaries, the neighbouring nations in alliance with them, before mentioned.

Ezekiel 30:8

A Lament for Egypt

⁷They will be desolate among desolate lands, and their cities will lie among ruined cities. ⁸Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered.

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Berean Standard Bible

Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed.

Bible in Basic English

And they will be certain that I am the Lord, when I have put a fire in Egypt and all her helpers are broken.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they shall know that I am the Lord: when I shall have set a fire in Egypt, and all the helpers thereof shall be destroyed.

Free Bible Version

Then they will acknowledge that I am the Lord when I set fire to Egypt and all its allies are crushed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed.

Translation for Translators

Then, when I cause everything in Egypt to be burned in fires, and all their allies are defeated, people will know that I, Yahweh, have the power to do what I say that I will do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I set fire in Egypt, and when all of her helpers are destroyed.

Noah Webster Bible

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed.

World English Bible

They will know that I am Yahweh when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed.

Young's Literal Translation

And they have known that I [am] Jehovah, In My giving fire against Egypt, And broken have been all her helpers.