Ezekiel 29:17 nasb — Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me saying,"

— Ezekiel 29:17, NASB

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Ezekiel 29 — Context

14

"I will turn the fortunes of Egypt and make them return to the land of Pathros, to the land of their origin, and there they will be a lowly kingdom.

15

"It will be the lowest of the kingdoms, and it will never again lift itself up above the nations. And I will make them so small that they will not rule over the nations.

16

"And it will never again be the confidence of the house of Israel, bringing to mind the iniquity of their having turned to Egypt. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD."'"

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Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me saying,

18

"Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his army labor hard against Tyre; every head was made bald and every shoulder was rubbed bare. But he and his army had no wages from Tyre for the labor that he had performed against it."

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Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. And he will carry off her wealth and capture her spoil and seize her plunder; and it will be wages for his army.

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"I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor which he performed, because they acted for Me," declares the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 29:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 29:17 say?
Ezekiel 29:17 in the NASB reads: “Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 29:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 29:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 29, verse 17.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 29:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 29:17 in?
Ezekiel 29:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 29:17?
Ezekiel 29:17 reads (NASB): “Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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