Ezekiel 32:28
Ezekiel 32:28 in Multiple Translations
But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.
Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword.
But thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain by the sword.
But you will have your bed among those without circumcision, and will be put to rest with those who have been put to death with the sword.
However, you will also be cut down and laid to rest with the heathen, with those killed by the sword.
Yea, thou shalt be broken in the middes of the vncircumcised, and lie with them that are slaine by the sworde.
And thou, in the midst of the uncircumcised art broken, And dost lie with the pierced of the sword.
“But you will be broken among the uncircumcised, and will lie with those who are slain by the sword.
Yes, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword.
So thou also shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt sleep with them that are slain by the sword.
You king of Egypt, you also be killed and will lie there with other godless people who have been killed by their enemies’ swords.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 32:28
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Ezekiel 32:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַתָּ֗ה
בְּ/ת֧וֹךְ
עֲרֵלִ֛ים
תִּשָּׁבַ֥ר
וְ/תִשְׁכַּ֖ב
אֶת
חַלְלֵי
חָֽרֶב
וְ/אַתָּ֗ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
בְּ/ת֧וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
עֲרֵלִ֛ים
ʻârêl
H6189
uncircumcised
Adj
תִּשָּׁבַ֥ר
shâbar
H7665
to break
V-Niphal-Imperf-2ms
וְ/תִשְׁכַּ֖ב
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
חַלְלֵי
châlâl
H2491
slain
Adj
חָֽרֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:28
וְ/אַתָּ֗ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
בְּ/ת֧וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
עֲרֵלִ֛ים
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.
תִּשָּׁבַ֥ר
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
V-Niphal-Imperf-2ms
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.
וְ/תִשְׁכַּ֖ב
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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.
חַלְלֵי
châlâl
H2491
"slain"
Adj
This word describes something or someone that has been profaned or hurt, like in Numbers 35:33. It can also mean to be pierced or wounded, as in physically harmed.
Definition: : killed 1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced 1a) pierced, fatally wounded 1b) slain Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. See also: Genesis 34:27; Isaiah 66:16; Psalms 69:27.
חָֽרֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 32:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:28
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:28
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:28
Context — Egypt Cast into the Pit
26Meshech 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.
27They 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.
28But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.
29Edom 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. 30All 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.Cross References
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| 1 | Daniel 2:34–35 | As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. |
Ezekiel 32:28 Summary
Ezekiel 32:28 is a warning to the nations that they will be defeated and humbled, just like those who have come before them. This verse is saying that no one is too powerful to be defeated by God, as seen in Isaiah 40:23, where it says that God brings princes to nothing. It's a reminder that our strength and power come from God, and that we should not trust in ourselves, but in Him (Psalms 20:7). By trusting in God, we can avoid the kind of defeat and shame that is described in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'shattered' in Ezekiel 32:28?
To be shattered in this context means to be completely defeated and humbled, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 38:8, where the psalmist describes being crushed and humble under God's hand.
Why are the uncircumcised mentioned in this verse?
The uncircumcised are mentioned to signify those who are outside of God's covenant, as seen in Genesis 17:10-14, where circumcision was given as a sign of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.
Is Ezekiel 32:28 speaking of a physical or spiritual death?
While the verse does mention being slain by the sword, the context suggests that it is also speaking of a spiritual death, as seen in Revelation 20:14-15, where those whose names are not in the Book of Life are thrown into the lake of fire.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Ezekiel 32?
This verse is part of a larger passage where God is speaking to Pharaoh and the Egyptians, warning them of their coming destruction and judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 32:1-16, where God laments the fall of Assyria and other nations.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be humbled and shattered, like the nations in Ezekiel 32:28?
- How can I ensure that I am not living outside of God's covenant, like the uncircumcised mentioned in this verse?
- What are some ways that I can prepare myself for the spiritual battle that is coming, as hinted at in this verse?
- How can I apply the lessons of Ezekiel 32:28 to my own life, in terms of being mindful of my own mortality and the importance of living for God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:28
Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised,.... Kimchi, and so others, think this is said to Pharaoh king of Egypt; but rather it respects the prince of the Scythians, who should
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:28
Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword. Yea, thou shalt be broken - thou, too, Egypt, like them, shalt lie as one vanquished.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:28
Thou; chief of Meshech and Tubal, though not named. Shalt be broken; shalt be killed with the rest of wicked followers. Shalt lie with them; without regard hurled into the pit with the common soldiers, as thou fallest with them. That are slain; whose throats were cut after they were taken. With the sword of Halyattes and his Lydians, in revenge it is like of the spoil done to Sardis; and by Cyaxares, in revenge of the-affront they gave him, forcing him to quit the siege of Nineveh, and by giving him child’ s flesh to eat, pretending it was venison taken by them in hunting.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:28
Ezekiel 32:28 Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with [them that are] slain with the sword.Ver. 28. Yea, thou shalt be broken.] Thou, O Pharaoh, shalt have a deeper degree of torment in hell. Potentes potenter torquebuntur.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:28
28. Yea, thou shalt] thou also shalt. The Pharaoh is addressed. The phrase “shalt be broken” is wanting in LXX.—“thou also shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised, with them that have been slain with the sword.”
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:28
22-31. The prophet, in a style which Dante has imitated, now catalogues the nations whom he sees in the underworld.
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:28
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The Exclusiveness of Jesus Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the exclusiveness of Christ as the only way to salvation. He refers to the vision of Nebuchadnezzar in the book of Daniel, where a stone repr |
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(Daniel) Nebuchadnezzar's Dream - Part 1 by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the interpretation of the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar as described in the book of Daniel. The sermon is divided into 10 sections, with each |
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Nothing Can Stop the Gospel by Tim Conway | This sermon focuses on the incredible power of the Gospel as demonstrated through the weakness of Paul. Despite facing physical ailments, weakness, and opposition from demonic forc |
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The Certain Reign of Christ by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how Christ regains control of the earth through the judgment of seals, trumpets, and bowls. The next three chapters of Revelation explain how |
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Two Roads Two Destinies 14 Ireland st.chapel by Worth Ellis | In this sermon, Daniel recounts a dream he had in which he saw four great beasts rising from the sea. These beasts symbolize four successive world powers. The sermon emphasizes tha |
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Christ Exalted by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the glorious exaltation of Jesus Christ above all evil in the work of redemption, emphasizing how Christ triumphs over Satan, guilt, corruption, aff |
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Reformation and Revival by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for it to change lives and nations. He highlights the commitment of Frontline |