Ezekiel 32:7
Ezekiel 32:7 in Multiple Translations
When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light.
And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.
And when I shall extinguish thee, I will cover the heavens, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give its light.
And when I put out your life, the heaven will be covered and its stars made dark; I will let the sun be covered with a cloud and the moon will not give her light.
When I put out the light of your life, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will use a cloud to cover the sun, and the moon will stop shining.
And when I shall put thee out, I will couer the heauen, and make the starres thereof darke: I will couer the sunne with a cloude, and the moone shall not giue her light.
And in quenching thee I have covered the heavens, And have made black their stars, The sun with a cloud I do cover, And the moon causeth not its light to shine.
When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and make its stars dark. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon won’t give its light.
And when I shall extinguish thee, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.
And I will cover the heavens, when thou shalt be put out, and I will make the stars thereof dark: I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.
When I get rid of you, I will cover the sky and not allow the stars to shine. I will put a dark cloud in front of the sun, and the moon will not shine.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 32:7
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Ezekiel 32:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כִסֵּיתִ֤י
בְ/כַבּֽוֹתְ/ךָ֙
שָׁמַ֔יִם
וְ/הִקְדַּרְתִּ֖י
אֶת
כֹּֽכְבֵי/הֶ֑ם
שֶׁ֚מֶשׁ
בֶּ/עָנָ֣ן
אֲכַסֶּ֔/נּוּ
וְ/יָרֵ֖חַ
לֹא
יָאִ֥יר
אוֹרֽ/וֹ
וְ/כִסֵּיתִ֤י
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
בְ/כַבּֽוֹתְ/ךָ֙
kâbâh
H3518
to quench
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
שָׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
וְ/הִקְדַּרְתִּ֖י
qâdar
H6937
be dark
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כֹּֽכְבֵי/הֶ֑ם
kôwkâb
H3556
star
N-mp | Suff
שֶׁ֚מֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
sun
N-cs
בֶּ/עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Prep | N-ms
אֲכַסֶּ֔/נּוּ
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
וְ/יָרֵ֖חַ
yârêach
H3394
moon
Conj | N-ms
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יָאִ֥יר
ʼôwr
H215
to light
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
אוֹרֽ/וֹ
ʼôwr
H216
light
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:7
וְ/כִסֵּיתִ֤י
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
בְ/כַבּֽוֹתְ/ךָ֙
kâbâh
H3518
"to quench"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To quench means to put out or extinguish something, like a fire or a flame, as seen in Ezekiel 20:47 where God warns of a fire that will not be quenched. It can also refer to satisfying a desire or need.
Definition: 1) to quench, put out, be put out, be quenched, be extinguished 1a) (Qal) to be quenched, be extinguished 1b) (Piel) to quench, extinguish
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: go (put) out, quench. See also: Leviticus 6:5; Isaiah 34:10; Proverbs 26:20.
שָׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
וְ/הִקְדַּרְתִּ֖י
qâdar
H6937
"be dark"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
This Hebrew word means to be dark or mournful, often describing someone wearing dark clothes to show sadness. It appears in various forms, like being dark or causing darkness. In the Bible, it's used to describe mourning or being gloomy.
Definition: 1) to mourn, be dark 1a) (Qal) to be dark 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to darken 1b2) to cause to mourn 1c) (Hithpael) to grow dark
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be black(-ish), be (make) dark(-en), [idiom] heavily, (cause to) mourn. See also: 1 Kings 18:45; Jeremiah 4:28; Psalms 35:14.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
כֹּֽכְבֵי/הֶ֑ם
kôwkâb
H3556
"star"
N-mp | Suff
A star is a round or shining celestial body, and can also symbolize a prince or leader. It is used figuratively in the Bible to describe the Messiah or God's omniscience.
Definition: 1) star 1a) of Messiah, brothers, youth, numerous progeny, personification, God's omniscience (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: star(-gazer). See also: Genesis 1:16; Job 25:5; Psalms 8:4.
שֶׁ֚מֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
"sun"
N-cs
The sun, or shemesh, represents not just the celestial body, but also east or west direction, and even objects that shine like battlements. It is often used to describe the rising or setting of the sun.
Definition: 1) sun 1a) sun 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ). See also: Genesis 15:12; Psalms 104:19; Psalms 19:5.
בֶּ/עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.
Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.
אֲכַסֶּ֔/נּוּ
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
וְ/יָרֵ֖חַ
yârêach
H3394
"moon"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to the moon, the natural satellite of the earth. It is used in the Bible to describe the moon and its phases.
Definition: moon
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: moon. Yrechow. See H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ). See also: Genesis 37:9; Psalms 121:6; Psalms 8:4.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָאִ֥יר
ʼôwr
H215
"to light"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
Or means to give light, whether physically or spiritually, as in Psalm 119:105 where God's word is a light to our path.
Definition: 1) to be or become light, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become light (day) 1a2) to shine (of the sun) 1a3) to become bright 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be illuminated 1b2) to become lighted up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars) 1c2) to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine 1c3) to kindle, light (candle, wood) 1c4) lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc) 1c5) to make shine (of the face)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. See also: Genesis 1:15; Psalms 67:2; Psalms 13:4.
אוֹרֽ/וֹ
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
N-cs | Suff
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 32:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:7
Context — A Lament for Pharaoh King of Egypt
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.
7When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light.
8All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. 9‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you do not know.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 24:29 | Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ’ |
| 2 | Joel 2:31 | The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. |
| 3 | Isaiah 13:10 | For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. |
| 4 | Joel 2:2 | a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like the dawn overspreading the mountains a great and strong army appears, such as never was of old, nor will ever be in ages to come. |
| 5 | Isaiah 34:4 | 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. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 30:3 | For the day is near, the Day of the LORD is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for the nations. |
| 7 | Joel 3:15 | The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine. |
| 8 | Revelation 8:12 | Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. |
| 9 | Amos 8:9 | And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime. |
| 10 | Revelation 6:12–13 | And when I saw the Lamb open the sixth seal, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. |
Ezekiel 32:7 Summary
[This verse is saying that when God judges a nation, He can make it so dark and scary that even the stars and sun don't shine, like in Exodus 10:21-22 where God made it dark for three days. It's a reminder that God is powerful and in control of everything, even the universe, as seen in Psalm 104:2. He can make the sun and moon not give their light, and this can be a sign of His judgment, like in Matthew 24:29. We should trust in God's power and control, and seek to be a light in a world that often seems dark.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'extinguish' a nation?
In Ezekiel 32:7, to 'extinguish' means to bring a complete and utter end to a nation's power and existence, much like how God judged Babylon in Isaiah 13:19, and how He will ultimately judge all nations that oppose Him, as seen in Revelation 20:11-15.
How can God 'cover the heavens and darken their stars'?
This phrase is a metaphor for God's power over creation, as seen in Psalm 104:2, where He 'covers Himself with light as with a garment', and in Isaiah 50:3, where He 'makes the heavens dark' with clouds, demonstrating His control over the universe.
Is this verse talking about a literal darkness or a spiritual one?
While the verse may be talking about a literal darkness, like the one that occurred during the Exodus in Exodus 10:21-22, it can also be seen as a spiritual darkness, symbolizing the removal of God's presence and light from a nation, as seen in Isaiah 60:2.
How does this verse relate to the end times?
The language and imagery used in Ezekiel 32:7 are similar to those found in end-time prophecies, such as Matthew 24:29, where Jesus describes the sun and moon being darkened before His return, indicating that this verse may have a dual fulfillment, both in the historical context of Ezekiel's time and in the future, as a sign of the end of the age.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can see God's power and control over creation in my own life, and how can I trust in His sovereignty?
- How can I, as a believer, be a light in a world that is often filled with darkness, and what role can I play in bringing hope to those around me?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing spiritual darkness, and how can I seek God's presence and light to overcome them?
- In what ways can I be prepared for the return of Jesus, and how can I be a part of proclaiming the Gospel to a world that desperately needs it?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:7
And when I shall put thee out,.... As a candle is put out, or some great light or blazing torch is extinguished; such was the king of Egypt in his splendour and glory; but now should be like a lamp
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:7
And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
Put thee out; as a torch is extinguished, , so I will put out thy light, and turn thee into darkness. Cover the heaven; either by dark vapours that arise from blood and putrefying carcasses, which darken the heavens; or it is a description of great sorrows, fears, troubles, and perplexities; or else it may intimate particularly the total ruin of the whole kingdom, in which the best, greatest, and noblest parts are; as heaven suppose the government, the sun the king, the moon the queen, the stars the princes and nobles, bright lights the most eminent of the subjects for wisdom and understanding, and then the land the common people: all shall be covered with clouds, and darkness of misery first, and sorrow next. Or it is possible that some unusual darknesses might be seen in the heavens and on the earth about that time.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
Ezekiel 32:7 And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.Ver. 7. And when I shall put thee out.] Or, Extinguish thee, who art for thy power and glory as one of the world’ s great luminaries. I will cover the heaven, &c.] So great a fume, or rather so vile a snuff, shall exhale, that the heavens shall seem to be muffled, &c. It shall be once again deep darkness over all the land of Egypt; another hyperbole. Hypallage poetica.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
(7) Make the stars thereof dark.—This verse follows very closely Isaiah 13:10, spoken of Babylon. In this and the following verse the judgments of God are described in the common prophetic figure of changes in the heavenly bodies. (See Note on Ezekiel 30:18, and references there.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
Verse 7. I will cover the heaven] Destroy the empire. Make the stars thereof dark] Overwhelm all the dependent states. I will cover the sun] The king himself. And the moon shall not give her light.] The queen may be meant, or some state less than the kingdom.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:7
7. put thee out] i.e. extinguish thee. Pharaoh is regarded as a brilliant luminary; cf. Isaiah 14:12, “How art thou fallen from heaven, O shining one, morning star!” It is doubtful if there is any ref. to the constellation of the dragon. The dragon (Job 3:8; Job 9:13; Job 26:12) is not a constellation but a purely ideal representation of the eclipse or the storm-cloud which swallows up the lights of heaven. The phenomena in the verse are those usually characteristic of the dissolution of nature on the day of the Lord (Isaiah 13:10; Joe 2:31; Joe 3:15; Amos 8:9); but here they express rather the shock which creation receives when one so great meets with destruction.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:7
7, 8. Instead of dark read “black.” Put thee out — That is, extinguish. This imagery of calamity and sorrow is very common among all oriental nations.
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:7
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The Arm of the Lord - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a cry to God in the face of the evils and challenges present in the world. He refers to the prophet Isaiah's cry for God to come |
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What Jesus Believed by Charles Ryrie | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of anarchy that will occur during the tribulation period. He describes the various aspects of anarchy that will take place, such |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah 13-14 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker briefly mentions the makeup of the population at the time, but states that he will discuss it in more detail in a future session. He then mentions the b |
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Prayer and the Victory of God by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer in bringing about the victory of God. Through various biblical passages and examples, the message highlights how prayers play a crucial r |
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Preparing for Persecution and the Coming of the Lord by Zac Poonen | This sermon challenges the belief in a pre-tribulation rapture, emphasizing the need for believers to be prepared for persecution and tribulation. It highlights the importance of t |
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What Lies Ahead by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the 14th chapter of the book of Zechariah, which is divided into four sections. The first section focuses on the capture of the city of Jerusa |
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The Coming of the Lord by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the signs of the end times as described in Matthew 24. The disciples ask Jesus how they can know when the end is near, and Jesus warns them a |