Ezekiel 29:2 kjva — Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:"

— Ezekiel 29:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 29 — Context

1

In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of the month, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

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Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:

3

Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for myself.

4

But I will put hooks in thy jaws, and I will cause the fish of thy rivers to stick unto thy scales, and I will bring thee up out of the midst of thy rivers, and all the fish of thy rivers shall stick unto thy scales.

5

And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; thou shalt not be brought together, nor gathered: I have given thee for meat to the beasts of the field and to the fowls of the heaven.

Ezekiel 29:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 29:2 say?
Ezekiel 29:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:”
Where is Ezekiel 29:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 29:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 29, verse 2.
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 29:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 29:2 in?
Ezekiel 29:2 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 29:2?
Ezekiel 29:2 reads (KJVA): “Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:” 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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