Ezekiel 32:10

Verse

I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’

American Standard Version (1901)

Yea, I will make many peoples amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.

Bible in Basic English

And I will make a number of peoples overcome with wonder at you, and their kings will be full of fear because of you, when my sword is waved before them: they will be shaking every minute, every man fearing for his life, in the day of your fall.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And I will make many people to be amazed at thee, and their kings shell be horribly afraid for thee, when my sword shall begin to fly upon their faces: and they shall be astonished on a sudden, every one for his own life, in the day of their ruin.

Free Bible Version

Many will be shocked at what I do to you, and their kings will be horrified at what has happened to you, trembling when I wave my sword in front of them. On the day that you fall all of them will shake in fear for their lives.

King James (Authorized) Version

Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.

Translation for Translators

I will cause many people to be appalled because of what has happened to you, and their kings will be horrified and shudder/shake because of your being destroyed, when I swing my sword in front of them. At the time that you will be destroyed, all of them will tremble, fearing that they also will be killed.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will shock many peoples concerning you; their kings will shudder in horror concerning you when I swing my sword before them. Every moment each one will tremble because of you, on the day of your downfall.

Noah Webster Bible

Yes, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.

World English Bible

Yes, I will make many peoples amazed at you, and their kings will be horribly afraid for you, when I brandish my sword before them. They will tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of your fall.”

Young's Literal Translation

And I have made many peoples astonished at thee, And their kings are afraid at thee with trembling, In My brandishing My sword before their faces, And they have trembled every moment, Each for his life — in the day of thy fall.

Context

A Lament for Pharaoh King of Egypt

⁹‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you do not know. ¹⁰I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel prophesies about the downfall of Egypt, using vivid imagery to describe the impending judgment from God. The metaphor of a sword is employed to symbolize the military invasion that will bring destruction and devastation upon the land. The verse serves as a warning to the Egyptians, urging them to repent and turn back to God before it is too late. It underscores the consequences of sin and rebellion against God, emphasizing the importance of seeking His mercy and forgiveness to avoid His righteous judgment.