Ezekiel 29:2 web — "Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.

World English Bible

""Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt."

— Ezekiel 29:2, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 29 — Context

1

In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

2

"Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.

3

Speak and say, 'Thus says the Lord Yahweh: "Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great monster that lies in the midst of his rivers, that has said, 'My river is my own, and I have made it for myself.'

4

I will put hooks in your jaws, and I will make the fish of your rivers stick to your scales; and I will bring you up out of the midst of your rivers, with all the fish of your rivers which stick to your scales.

5

I'll cast you forth into the wilderness, you and all the fish of your rivers. You'll fall on the open field. You won't be brought together, nor gathered. I have given you for food to the animals of the earth and to the birds of the sky.

Ezekiel 29:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 29:2 say?
Ezekiel 29:2 in the World English Bible reads: “"Son of man, set your 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 (WEB): “"Son of man, set your 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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