Ezekiel 32:8
Ezekiel 32:8 in Multiple Translations
All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD.
All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.
All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord Jehovah.
All the bright lights of heaven I will make dark over you, and put dark night on your land, says the Lord.
I will darken all the bright lights in the heavens above you, and I will make your land go dark, declares the Lord God.
All the lightes of heauen will I make darke for thee, and bring darkenesse vpon thy lande, sayeth the Lord God.
All luminaries of light in the heavens, I make black over thee, And I have given darkness over thy land, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah,
I will make all the bright lights of the sky dark over you, and set darkness on your land,” says the Lord GOD.
All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.
I will make all the lights of heaven to mourn over thee: and I will cause darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord God, when thy wounded shall fall in the midst of the land, saith the Lord God.
I will cause the stars in the sky to be dark, and there will be darkness over your entire land; that will surely happen because I, Yahweh the Lord, have said it.
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Ezekiel 32:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
מְא֤וֹרֵי
אוֹר֙
בַּ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
אַקְדִּירֵ֖/ם
עָלֶ֑י/ךָ
וְ/נָתַ֤תִּי
חֹ֨שֶׁךְ֙
עַֽל
אַרְצְ/ךָ֔
נְאֻ֖ם
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְהוִֽה
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מְא֤וֹרֵי
mâʼôwr
H3974
light
N-mp
אוֹר֙
ʼôwr
H216
light
N-cs
בַּ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Prep | N-mp
אַקְדִּירֵ֖/ם
qâdar
H6937
be dark
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
עָלֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וְ/נָתַ֤תִּי
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
חֹ֨שֶׁךְ֙
chôshek
H2822
darkness
N-ms
עַֽל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
אַרְצְ/ךָ֔
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs | 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 32:8
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.
מְא֤וֹרֵי
mâʼôwr
H3974
"light"
N-mp
This word means light, like the sun or a lamp, and also happiness or cheerfulness. It's used in the Bible to describe God's presence and joy. The KJV translates it as 'light' or 'bright'.
Definition: light, luminary
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: bright, light. See also: Genesis 1:14; Exodus 39:37; Psalms 74:16.
אוֹר֙
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
N-cs
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.
בַּ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Prep | 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.
אַקְדִּירֵ֖/ם
qâdar
H6937
"be dark"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
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.
עָלֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
וְ/נָתַ֤תִּי
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
חֹ֨שֶׁךְ֙
chôshek
H2822
"darkness"
N-ms
This word refers to darkness, both physical and spiritual. It can also mean misery, destruction, or wickedness. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a state of being without light or hope.
Definition: 1) darkness, obscurity 1a) darkness 1b) secret place
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: dark(-ness), night, obscurity. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 35:6; Psalms 18:12.
עַֽל
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.
אַרְצְ/ךָ֔
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs | Suff
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
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 32:8
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- Ezekiel 32:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:8
Context — A Lament for Pharaoh King of Egypt
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. 10I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 1:14 | And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years. |
| 2 | Proverbs 20:20 | Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. |
Ezekiel 32:8 Summary
Ezekiel 32:8 means that God is all-powerful and can control everything, even the stars and lights in the sky. When He says He will bring darkness upon a land, it's a sign of His judgment and power, like in Exodus 10:21-22, where God brought a plague of darkness on Egypt. This verse reminds us that God is in control of everything and that we should trust in His sovereignty, even when things seem dark and uncertain, as we see in Psalm 107:14, where God brings people out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'darken the shining lights in the heavens' in Ezekiel 32:8?
This phrase is a metaphor for God's judgment and power over all creation, as seen in Isaiah 13:10, where the stars and constellations are darkened as a sign of God's judgment on Babylon.
Is this verse talking about a literal darkness or a spiritual darkness?
While it could be both, the context suggests that it's a combination of both, as God often uses natural disasters and catastrophes to illustrate spiritual truths, such as in Exodus 10:21-22, where the plague of darkness was a physical manifestation of God's judgment on Egypt.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Ezekiel 32?
Ezekiel 32:8 is part of a larger oracle of judgment against Egypt, where God declares His sovereignty over all nations and His power to bring darkness and destruction upon those who oppose Him, as seen in Ezekiel 32:9-10, where God declares that He will trouble the hearts of many peoples when He brings about Egypt's destruction.
What does this verse teach us about God's character?
This verse teaches us about God's omnipotence and sovereignty over all creation, as seen in Psalm 104:29, where God's breath can send creatures into darkness, and His presence can bring light and life, demonstrating His complete control over the universe.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to shine His light and bring understanding and clarity?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and power, even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty, like the Israelites did in Isaiah 40:31?
- What are some ways that I can be a light in the darkness, reflecting God's character and love to those around me, as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:14-16?
- How does this verse remind me of God's presence and power in my life, and how can I apply that to my daily circumstances, as the Psalmist did in Psalm 23:4?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:8
All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee,.... Or, "all the lights of the light" (a); the rest of the luminaries of heaven; the other five planets, as Kimchi, besides the sun and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:8
All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
These two foregoing verses contain the same thing four times with a little variation, repeated to affect the hearers, and to impress it the more deeply on their minds.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
Ezekiel 32:8 All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.Ver. 8. All the bright lights of heaven.] See Ezekiel 32:7. All this shall befall the world really and without a hyperbole at the last day “ Impiaque aeternam patientur saecula noctem. ”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
Verse 8. And set darkness upon thy land] As I did when a former king refused to let my people go to the wilderness to worship me. I will involve thee, and thy house, and thy people, and the whole land, in desolation and wo.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:8
8. bright lights] Lit. luminaries of light. upon thy land] Possibly with LXX.: upon the earth. The extinction of the lights in heaven referred to in the previous clause suggests a more general darkness than one over Pharaoh’s own land.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:8
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 32:8
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Genesis #02 Ch. 1:2 Creation or Re-Creation by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Mitzvah discusses Genesis chapter 1, verses 2 and 3. He mentions that in the previous study, they covered various topics including biblical background and Ein |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 1:1-18 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the creation of the earth and the existence of a designer. They explain that on the first day of creation, God brought the earth out of darkne |
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(Genesis) Genesis 1:6-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the firmament as mentioned in the Bible. They explain that the firmament refers to the space or air between the waters above an |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 8-9 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the limitations of human language in describing the glory and beauty of God. He emphasizes that while we use anthropomorphic terms to describe |
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(Genesis) 3 - the Creation Continued by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the creation of the universe as described in the book of Genesis. He references a statement by geochemist Professor Harrison Brown, who sugges |
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Eternity to Eternity 08 Genesis 1:14 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of salvation and how it is available to anyone who accepts it. He refers to the Bible verse in Genesis 1:14-19, where God create |
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Semi-Spiritual Christians by Daniel Steele | Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of progressing from a state of spiritual twilight to experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for a deeper wor |