Ezekiel 32:19
Ezekiel 32:19 in Multiple Translations
Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised!
Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised.
Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised.
Are you more beautiful than any? go down, and take your rest among those without circumcision,
Do you think you're more beautiful than anyone else? Go down and take your place in the grave with the heathen!
Whome doest thou passe in beautie? goe downe and sleepe with the vncircumcised.
Than whom hast thou been more pleasant? Go down, and be laid with the uncircumcised.
Whom do you pass in beauty? Go down, and be laid with the uncircumcised.
Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised.
Whom dost thou excel in beauty? go down and sleep with the uncircumcised.
Say to them, ‘You people of [APO] Egypt, you think that [IRO, RHQ] you are more beautiful than the people of other nations. But you also will descend to the place where the godless dead people are.
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Ezekiel 32:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/מִּ֖י
נָעָ֑מְתָּ
רְדָ֥/ה
וְ/הָשְׁכְּבָ֖/ה
אֶת
עֲרֵלִֽים
מִ/מִּ֖י
mîy
H4310
who?
Prep | Part
נָעָ֑מְתָּ
nâʻêm
H5276
be pleasant
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
רְדָ֥/ה
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
וְ/הָשְׁכְּבָ֖/ה
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
Conj | V-Hophal-Impv-2ms | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
עֲרֵלִֽים
ʻârêl
H6189
uncircumcised
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:19
מִ/מִּ֖י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Prep | Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
נָעָ֑מְתָּ
nâʻêm
H5276
"be pleasant"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to be pleasant or agreeable, describing something or someone as beautiful, sweet, or delightful, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of beautiful music or lovely landscapes. It is used to describe things that bring joy. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of pleasant things.
Definition: (Qal) to be pleasant, be beautiful, be sweet, be delightful, be lovely
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: pass in beauty, be delight, be pleasant, be sweet. See also: Genesis 49:15; Proverbs 9:17; Psalms 141:6.
רְדָ֥/ה
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
וְ/הָשְׁכְּבָ֖/ה
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
Conj | V-Hophal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
עֲרֵלִֽים
ʻârêl
H6189
"uncircumcised"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is uncircumcised, meaning they still have their foreskin. It is used to distinguish between Jews and non-Jews, as seen in Acts 7.
Definition: uncircumcised, having foreskin
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: uncircumcised (person). See also: Genesis 17:14; Jeremiah 6:10; Isaiah 52:1.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 32:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:19
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 32:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:19
Context — Egypt Cast into the Pit
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:
19Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised!
20They will fall among those slain by the sword. The sword is appointed! Let them drag her away along with all her multitudes. 21Mighty 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.’Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 31:18 | Who then is like you in glory and greatness among the trees of Eden? You also will be brought down to the depths of the earth to be with the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, declares the Lord GOD.’” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 32:29–30 | 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. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 9:25–26 | “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish all who are circumcised yet uncircumcised: Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair of their temples. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.” |
| 4 | Ezekiel 32:21 | 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.’ |
| 5 | Ezekiel 28:10 | You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. For I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 6 | Ezekiel 31:2 | “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: ‘Who can be compared to your greatness? |
| 7 | Ezekiel 32:24 | 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. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 27:3–4 | Tell Tyre, who dwells at the gateway to the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coasts, that this is what the Lord GOD says: You have said, O Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’ Your borders are in the heart of the seas; your builders perfected your beauty. |
| 9 | Isaiah 14:9–15 | Sheol beneath is eager to meet you upon your arrival. It stirs the spirits of the dead to greet you— all the rulers of the earth. It makes all the kings of the nations rise from their thrones. They will all respond to you, saying, “You too have become weak, as we are; you have become like us!” Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket. How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 17:26 | David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” |
Ezekiel 32:19 Summary
Ezekiel 32:19 is a message from God to the nation of Egypt, telling them that their beauty and pride will not save them from judgment. The verse says that Egypt will be placed with the uncircumcised, which means they will be among those who are outside of God's covenant and are considered unrighteous (as seen in Genesis 17:10-14). This is a reminder that our pride and arrogance can lead to our downfall, and that we must humble ourselves before God (as seen in 1 Peter 5:6). By recognizing the fleeting nature of human glory, we can seek to glorify God instead, and live a life that reflects His beauty and holiness (as seen in Psalm 96:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be placed with the uncircumcised in Ezekiel 32:19?
In the Bible, being uncircumcised refers to those who are outside of God's covenant, as seen in Genesis 17:10-14, and in this context, it symbolizes being among the unrighteous or unbelievers, as mentioned in Ezekiel 28:10 and 31:18.
Is Ezekiel 32:19 talking about physical beauty or spiritual beauty?
The verse is likely referring to the pride and arrogance of Egypt, which is being humbled by God, similar to the pride of Babylon in Isaiah 14:11-15, and the beauty mentioned here is probably related to Egypt's former glory and prestige.
What is the significance of being placed with those slain by the sword in Ezekiel 32:20?
This phrase emphasizes the idea of judgment and death, as those who are slain by the sword are considered to be under God's wrath, as seen in Revelation 13:10, and in this context, it underscores the severity of Egypt's punishment.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 32:19 is part of a larger oracle of judgment against Egypt, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the consequences of sin, which is a recurring theme throughout the book of Ezekiel, as seen in Ezekiel 18:4 and 33:20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be tempted to pride myself in my own beauty or accomplishments, and how can I humble myself before God?
- How does the concept of being placed with the uncircumcised challenge my understanding of God's justice and mercy?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Ezekiel 32:19 to my own life, recognizing the fleeting nature of human glory and the importance of seeking God's glory above all else?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of spiritual circumcision, as seen in Romans 2:29 and Colossians 2:11-12, and how can I ensure that I am living a life that reflects this spiritual reality?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:19
Whom dost thou pass in beauty?.... This question the prophet is bid to put to Egypt; what nation is there, or has been, that thou excellest in wisdom, in riches, or in strength, in the multitude of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:19
Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised. Whom dost thou pass in beauty? - Beautiful as thou art, thou art not more so than other nations, which nevertheless have perished.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
The whole, from this verse, is a most elegant personating of the dead, as if sensible, and acquainted, and discoursing with, and rejoicing at the fall of proud tyrants, who took not warning by their fall. Such a prosopopoeia you have Isaiah 14. In this chapter the actors are the prophet, the king of Egypt and his people, and their auxiliaries. Whom dost thou pass in beauty? the prophet begins with this question dialogue-wise, Art thou better than others, that thou shouldst not die and be laid in dust, as well as all others? speak, Hophra, if thou hast any privilege to plead, what hast thou to say why thou shouldst not go down to the pit as a despised mortal? Go down: the prophet, hearing no plea of privilege, adjudgeth him to the grave, or lays him own with somewhat a sarcasm, Go down like others. Be thou laid; take up thy lodging, thy long, dark, and dismal recess, where thy dust and bones shall never be known by any royal figure. With the uncircumcised; among profane and loathed carcasses; such the uncircumcised were in the opinion of the circumcised, and Herodotus in Euterpe saith the Egyptians were circumcised. However, in Scripture, a burial with the uncircumcised is a note of dishonour and contempt; thus for the king and princes.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
Ezekiel 32:19 Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised.Ver. 19. Whom dost thou pass in beauty?] What art thou better than other thy compeers and complices in sin? Thou must also dance down to hell down to hell, with the rest. Be thou laid with the uncircumcised.] Strangers to the covenant, whereof circumcision was a seal Sinners the Chaldee here calleth them, such as the devil sweeps. They are his birds, saith Mr Bradford, martyr, whom, when he hath well fed, he will broach them and eat them, chew them and champ them, world without end, in eternal woe and misery. Serm. of Repent., p. 70.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
(19) With the uncircumcised.—See Note on Ezekiel 28:10. All question as to the use of circumcision among the Egyptians is out of place; the word is simply used as the ordinary phrase for the heathen.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
Verse 19. Whom dost thou pass in beauty?] How little does it signify, whether a mummy be well embalmed, wrapped round with rich stuff, and beautifully painted on the outside, or not. Go down into the tombs, examine the niches, and see whether one dead carcass be preferable to another.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:19
19. Whom … pass in beauty] i.e. surpass; Ew., pass in fortune. Probably the meaning is very much, To whom art (wast) thou superior? The multitude of Egypt or the Pharaoh as the genius of the nation is addressed, hardly his dead body (Sm.). go down] i.e. to the grave, or pit. “Uncircumcised” has in all the passage the sense of dishonoured, profaned in death, and differs little from slain with the sword, Ezekiel 32:21; Ezekiel 32:24. The pass. imper. “be thou laid” is very rare, Jeremiah 49:8.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 32:19
whom dost thou pass in beauty? - Thou art not more beautiful than other nations: thou shalt not escape their fate.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:19
19. Pass in — Surpass in (Kautzsch). Egypt, who has been brightest among the nations, must now fall to the level of the shadowy inhabitants of Sheol.
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:19
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Two Safety Reminders: Rejoice and Beware by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon from Philippians emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the Lord and being aware of false teachers who promote a works-based salvation. Paul warns against the circum |
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Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 3 by Alan Cairns | This sermon delves into the prophetic lamentation of the impending destruction of Pharaoh, his armies, and the great Egyptian nation, challenging the false hope placed in Egypt's m |
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Great Danger to a Christian by A Van Eeden | This sermon delves into the danger of sliding into a lukewarm state as a Christian, using the example of the Israelites worshipping the golden calf in Exodus 32. It emphasizes the |
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The Testing of David by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the testing of David, highlighting how God chose David for his faithfulness and concern for God's glory, contrasting him with Saul, who failed God's tests. Da |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 7. the Testing of David by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the testing of David as a man after God's own heart, highlighting his faithfulness in mundane tasks, concern for God's glory, and refusal to take revenge agai |
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Destroy Satan's Fortresses in Your Mind by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the story of David and Goliath, emphasizing David's intense concern for God's name and the honor of God's people. David's willingness to face Goliath stemmed |
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The Armies of the Living God. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the stark contrast between David and the soldiers of Saul, who viewed God as distant and absent, while David experienced God as a living presence in his life. |