Ezekiel 32:4
Ezekiel 32:4 in Multiple Translations
I will abandon you on the land and hurl you into the open field. I will cause all the birds of the air to settle upon you, and all the beasts of the earth to eat their fill of you.
Then will I leave thee upon the land, I will cast thee forth upon the open field, and will cause all the fowls of the heaven to remain upon thee, and I will fill the beasts of the whole earth with thee.
And I will leave thee upon the land, I will cast thee forth upon the open field, and will cause all the birds of the heavens to settle upon thee, and I will satisfy the beasts of the whole earth with thee.
And I will let you be stretched on the land; I will send you out violently into the open field; I will let all the birds of heaven come to rest on you and will make the beasts of all the earth full of you.
I will expel you into the open land; I will throw you down on the bare earth. I will make all the birds of prey come and land you; I will have all the wild animals eat you until they're satisfied.
Then will I leaue thee vpon the land, and I will cast thee vpon the open field, and I wil cause all the foules of the heauen to remaine vpon thee, and I will fill all the beastes of the field with thee.
And I have left thee in the land, On the face of the field I do cast thee out, And have caused to dwell upon thee every fowl of the heavens, And have satisfied out of thee the beasts of the whole earth.
I will leave you on the land. I will cast you out on the open field, and will cause all the birds of the sky to settle on you. I will satisfy the animals of the whole earth with you.
Then will I leave thee upon the land, and I will cast thee forth upon the open field, and will cause all the fowls of the heaven to remain upon thee, and I will fill the beasts of the whole earth with thee.
And I will throw thee out on the land, I will cast thee away into the open field: and I will cause all the fowls of the air to dwell upon thee, and I will fill the beasts of all the earth with thee.
They will throw you into a field [DOU] to die; I will allow the birds to sit on you, and all the wild animals will eat the flesh of your corpse until their stomachs are full.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:4
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 32:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:4
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:4
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:4
Context — A Lament for Pharaoh King of Egypt
4I will abandon you on the land and hurl you into the open field. I will cause all the birds of the air to settle upon you, and all the beasts of the earth to eat their fill of you.
5I will put your flesh on the mountains and fill the valleys with your remains. 6I will drench the land with the flow of your blood, all the way to the mountains— the ravines will be filled.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 18:6 | They will all be left to the mountain birds of prey, and to the beasts of the land. The birds will feed on them in summer, and all the wild animals in winter. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 29:5 | I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 31:12–13 | Foreigners, the most ruthless of the nations, cut it down and left it. Its branches have fallen on the mountains and in every valley; its boughs lay broken in all the earth’s ravines. And all the peoples of the earth left its shade and abandoned it. All the birds of the air nested on its fallen trunk, and all the beasts of the field lived among its boughs. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:33 | Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground. |
| 5 | Psalms 110:5–6 | The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide. |
| 6 | Isaiah 14:19 | But you are cast out of your grave like a rejected branch, covered by those slain with the sword, and dumped into a rocky pit like a carcass trampled underfoot. |
| 7 | Revelation 19:17–18 | Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 17:44–46 | “Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. |
| 9 | Isaiah 34:2–7 | The LORD is angry with all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will devote them to destruction; He will give them over to slaughter. Their slain will be left unburied, and the stench of their corpses will rise; the mountains will flow with their blood. All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat— with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 8:2 | They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground. |
Ezekiel 32:4 Summary
In Ezekiel 32:4, God says He will abandon Pharaoh and leave him to be devoured by birds and beasts. This means that God will withdraw His protection and provision, and Pharaoh will be left to face the consequences of his actions (as seen in Psalm 9:17). This verse teaches us that God is a just and holy God who will not tolerate pride and rebellion (as seen in 1 Samuel 15:23). It also reminds us that our actions have consequences, and we must seek God's mercy and forgiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'abandon' Pharaoh in Ezekiel 32:4?
When God abandons someone, it means He is withdrawing His protection and provision, leaving them vulnerable to judgment, as seen in Romans 1:24-25 and Psalm 81:12. In this context, God is abandoning Pharaoh to the consequences of his actions.
Why does God use the image of birds and beasts eating Pharaoh's body in Ezekiel 32:4?
This image is a symbol of God's judgment and the consequences of sin, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:26 and Jeremiah 7:33. It emphasizes the idea that Pharaoh's pride and rebellion will ultimately lead to his downfall and humiliation.
Is Ezekiel 32:4 a prophecy that was fulfilled in history?
Yes, this prophecy was fulfilled when Pharaoh's army was defeated by the Babylonians, and his body was left unburied, as described in Jeremiah 46:25-26 and Ezekiel 31:18. This serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His word and His judgment on those who rebel against Him.
What can we learn from God's judgment on Pharaoh in Ezekiel 32:4?
We can learn that God is a just and holy God who will not tolerate pride and rebellion, as seen in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:5. This verse serves as a warning to us to humble ourselves before God and seek His mercy and forgiveness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be 'thrashing about' in my own life, trying to control my circumstances, and how can I learn to surrender to God's sovereignty?
- How does the image of God abandoning someone to the consequences of their actions challenge my understanding of God's love and justice?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Pharaoh's pride and rebellion to my own life, and how can I cultivate humility and dependence on God?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of respecting and revering God's power and authority, as seen in Psalm 111:10 and Proverbs 1:7?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:4
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:4
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:4
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:4
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:4
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The End of Time by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the prophecies of the end times as outlined in the book of Daniel and other biblical passages. It discusses the events leading up to the establishment of Go |
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(Second Coming of Christ) 10 the Supper of the Great God by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of heeding the warnings of the Word of God. He warns that a fearful day is coming, known as the Armageddon, where there will |
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The Mighty Conqueror by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the ultimate authority of Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords, highlighting the final conflict between Christ and the world regarding Hi |
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The Nations the Enemies of Israel-Their Final Opposition to Jerusalem Followed by Judgment Upon Them by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the distinction between the nation of Israel and the nations, highlighting God's chosen people and the disobedience of Israel leading to the d |




