Ezekiel 29:2 net — “Son of man, turn toward Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.

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"“Son of man, turn toward Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt."

— Ezekiel 29:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 29 — Context

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A Prophecy Against Egypt In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, turn toward Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.

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Tell them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says:“‘Look, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great monster lying in the midst of its waterways, who has said,“My Nile is my own, I made it for myself.”

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I will put hooks in your jaws and stick the fish of your waterways to your scales. I will haul you up from the midst of your waterways, and all the fish of your waterways will stick to your scales.

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I will leave you in the wilderness, you and all the fish of your waterways; you will fall in the open field and will not be gathered up or collected. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the skies.

Ezekiel 29:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 29:2 say?
Ezekiel 29:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, turn toward 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 (NET): ““Son of man, turn toward 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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