Ezekiel 32:16
Ezekiel 32:16 in Multiple Translations
This is the lament they will chant for her; the daughters of the nations will chant it. Over Egypt and all her multitudes they will chant it, declares the Lord GOD.”
This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, even for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament; the daughters of the nations shall lament therewith; over Egypt, and over all her multitude, shall they lament therewith, saith the Lord Jehovah.
It is a song of grief, and people will give voice to it, the daughters of the nations will give voice to it, even for Egypt and all her people, says the Lord.
This is the funeral song that foreign women will sing. They will sing it in mourning over Egypt and all its many people, declares the Lord God.”
This is the mourning wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for Egypt, and for all her multitude, sayeth the Lord God.
A lamentation it [is], and they have lamented her, Daughters of the nations do lament her, For Egypt, and for all her multitude, they lament her, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.'
“‘“This is the lamentation with which they will lament. The daughters of the nations will lament with this. They will lament with it over Egypt, and over all her multitude,” says the Lord GOD.’”
This is the lamentation with which they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, even for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
This is the lamentation, and they shall lament therewith: the daughters of the nations shall lament therewith: for Egypt, and for the multitude thereof they shall lament therewith, saith the Lord God.
That sad song about Egypt will also be sung by the people. Women of many nations will sing it. They will chant it about Egypt and all its people; that will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said that it would happen.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 32:16
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Ezekiel 32:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קִינָ֥ה
הִיא֙
וְ/ק֣וֹנְנ֔וּ/הָ
בְּנ֥וֹת
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
תְּקוֹנֵ֣נָּה
אוֹתָ֑/הּ
עַל
מִצְרַ֤יִם
וְ/עַל
כָּל
הֲמוֹנָ/הּ֙
תְּקוֹנֵ֣נָּה
אוֹתָ֔/הּ
נְאֻ֖ם
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְהוִֽה
קִינָ֥ה
qîynâh
H7015
dirge
N-fs
הִיא֙
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וְ/ק֣וֹנְנ֔וּ/הָ
qûwn
H6969
to chant
Conj | V-o-3cp | Suff
בְּנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-mp
תְּקוֹנֵ֣נָּה
qûwn
H6969
to chant
V-o-Imperf-3fp
אוֹתָ֑/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מִצְרַ֤יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הֲמוֹנָ/הּ֙
hâmôwn
H1995
crowd
N-ms | Suff
תְּקוֹנֵ֣נָּה
qûwn
H6969
to chant
V-o-Imperf-3fp
אוֹתָ֔/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:16
קִינָ֥ה
qîynâh
H7015
"dirge"
N-fs
This word is a dirge, a song or lament expressing sorrow, often with music or beating of the breasts. It is used to mourn or express grief. The word is about sadness.
Definition: lamentation, dirge, elegy
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: lamentation. See also: 2 Samuel 1:17; Ezekiel 26:17; Jeremiah 7:29.
הִיא֙
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.
וְ/ק֣וֹנְנ֔וּ/הָ
qûwn
H6969
"to chant"
Conj | V-o-3cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to chant or wail, often at a funeral, and is used to express lament or mourning, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to chant a dirge, chant, wail, lament 1a) (Polel) to lament
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: lament, mourning woman. See also: 2 Samuel 1:17; Jeremiah 9:16; Ezekiel 32:16.
בְּנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp
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.
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
תְּקוֹנֵ֣נָּה
qûwn
H6969
"to chant"
V-o-Imperf-3fp
This Hebrew word means to chant or wail, often at a funeral, and is used to express lament or mourning, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to chant a dirge, chant, wail, lament 1a) (Polel) to lament
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: lament, mourning woman. See also: 2 Samuel 1:17; Jeremiah 9:16; Ezekiel 32:16.
אוֹתָ֑/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מִצְרַ֤יִם
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/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הֲמוֹנָ/הּ֙
hâmôwn
H1995
"crowd"
N-ms | Suff
Being in a state of turmoil or having a lot of noise is what this Hebrew word means. It can also refer to a large crowd or abundance of something, like in the book of Proverbs where it describes a multitude of people.
Definition: 1) murmur, roar, crowd, abundance, tumult, sound 1a) sound, murmur, rush, roar 1b) tumult, confusion 1c) crowd, multitude 1d) great number, abundance 1e) abundance, wealth
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abundance, company, many, multitude, multiply, noise, riches, rumbling, sounding, store, tumult. See also: Genesis 17:4; Isaiah 33:3; Psalms 37:16.
תְּקוֹנֵ֣נָּה
qûwn
H6969
"to chant"
V-o-Imperf-3fp
This Hebrew word means to chant or wail, often at a funeral, and is used to express lament or mourning, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to chant a dirge, chant, wail, lament 1a) (Polel) to lament
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: lament, mourning woman. See also: 2 Samuel 1:17; Jeremiah 9:16; Ezekiel 32:16.
אוֹתָ֔/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:16
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- Ezekiel 32:16 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:16
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 32:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:16
Context — A Lament for Pharaoh King of Egypt
14Then I will let her waters settle and will make her rivers flow like oil,’ declares the Lord GOD.
15‘When I make the land of Egypt a desolation and empty it of all that filled it, when I strike down all who live there, then they will know that I am the LORD.’
16This is the lament they will chant for her; the daughters of the nations will chant it. Over Egypt and all her multitudes they will chant it, declares the Lord GOD.”
17In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 18“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:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 1:17 | Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan, |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 35:25 | Then Jeremiah lamented over Josiah, and to this day all the choirs of men and women sing laments over Josiah. They established them as a statute for Israel, and indeed they are written in the Book of Laments. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 26:17 | Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men— she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples! |
| 4 | Ezekiel 32:2 | “Son of man, take up a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him: ‘You are like a lion among the nations; you are like a monster in the seas. You thrash about in your rivers, churning up the waters with your feet and muddying the streams.’ |
| 5 | Jeremiah 9:17 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Take note, and summon the wailing women; send for the most skillful among them. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 3:33–34 | And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool? Your hands were not bound, your feet were not fettered. As a man falls before the wicked, so also you fell.” And all the people wept over him even more. |
Ezekiel 32:16 Summary
This verse is saying that Egypt will be so defeated and destroyed that people from all over the world will sing a sad song about it, as declared by the Lord GOD. This is a reminder that God is in control of all nations and will judge them for their actions, as seen in Ezekiel 32:15. Just like God said He would judge Egypt, He also promises to judge all people for their sins, as written in Romans 3:23. We can learn from Egypt's mistakes and trust in God's power and justice, as described in Psalm 37:3-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lament being referred to in Ezekiel 32:16?
The lament is a funeral dirge that will be sung for Egypt, mourning its downfall and destruction, as declared by the Lord GOD, similar to the lamentations found in the book of Lamentations 1:1-2.
Who will be singing this lament?
The daughters of the nations will chant this lament over Egypt and all her multitudes, as stated in Ezekiel 32:16, indicating a widespread recognition of Egypt's demise.
Why is God declaring this lament over Egypt?
God is declaring this lament as a judgment on Egypt for its sins, as seen in Ezekiel 32:15, where He says He will strike down all who live in Egypt, demonstrating His sovereignty and power, similar to what is written in Isaiah 46:10.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse showcases God's justice and righteousness, as He holds nations accountable for their actions, as seen in Ezekiel 32:16, and is consistent with His character described in Psalm 119:137.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the daughters of the nations singing a lament over Egypt evoke in my heart, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the declaration of the Lord GOD in this verse impact my understanding of God's sovereignty and power?
- In what ways can I see God's justice and righteousness at work in the world today, and how can I align myself with His will?
- What can I learn from Egypt's downfall, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life and community?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:16
This is the lamentation with which they shall lament her,.... The Egyptians themselves, or rather they that are after mentioned.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:16
This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, even for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
This heavy, mournful, and sad account, which the prophet hath given of the state of Egypt, is the lamentation, the funeral speech of this kingdom; for this, as a funeral oration, tells us what was their ancient glory, and what is now their miserable reproach and loss. They shall lament; her friends, or the Egyptians themselves rather. The daughters of the nations: this may be expository of the former, and tell us who they are that shall lament Egypt, the provinces and cities of their neighbouring nations; or literally, the daughters, the tender-hearted virgins and women abroad. Even for Egypt; ruined Egypt. All her multitude; the common people, many of whom suffered for what they could not prevent; a sort of people that were fitter to be pitied and spared, than to be robbed and slain, a sort of people none but unrelenting hearts could be harsh to or hasty with.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
Ezekiel 32:16 This [is] the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, [even] for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.Ver. 16. This is the lamentation.] And this is the epilogue of this former prophecy; the latter followeth, being of the self-same argument - viz., a funeral dirge and exequies over Egypt.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
(16) Daughters of the nations is a common enough expression for the nations themselves, but is peculiarly appropriate in connection with a lamentation, since the formal mourning of the East was always performed by women.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:16
16. Lit. It is a lamentation and they shall chant it (LXX. thou shalt chant it); the daughters of the nations shall chant it; over Egypt and over all her multitude shall they chant it. The daughters of the nations, in Ezekiel 32:18 the daughters of the famous nations, chant the dirge because professional wailers were chiefly women; cf. Jeremiah 9:17, “call for the mourning women … and let them take up a wailing for us.”
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 32:16
Daughters of the nations - Pagan kingdoms.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:16
16. Davidson translates literally: It is a lamentation, and they shall chant it; the daughters of the nation shall chant it; over Egypt and over all her multitude shall they chant it.
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:16
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David Gaining Strength and Encouragement in the Lord Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith begins by discussing the closing events of 1 Samuel, which include the death of Saul and his sons at the hands of the Philistines. He then transi |
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(1 Samuel) How to Be Free From Bitterness by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of river rafting to illustrate the journey of walking with God. He emphasizes the importance of suffering courageously for the Lord in |
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Faithful to the End by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful to God's calling, as exemplified by Fano, who obeyed God's voice despite opposition. He warns against the dangers of dis |
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Weeping for Souls by Ian Goligher | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and a broken spirit when delivering the message of God. He uses the examples of Elisha and Jeremiah, |
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23. the Hidden Woman (Part 2) by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of honoring and respecting husbands, highlighting the impact of a wife's reverence on her husband's growth and the generational consequences o |
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Audio Sermon: The Hidden Woman by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of women embracing their role as hidden women, supporting, honoring, and reverencing their husbands. It highlights the power of submission, re |