Ezekiel 29:20 kjva — I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith th…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord God."

— Ezekiel 29:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 29 — Context

17

And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

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Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against it:

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Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall take her multitude, and take her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army.

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I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord God.

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In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth, and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 29:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 29:20 say?
Ezekiel 29:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord God.”
Where is Ezekiel 29:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 29:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 29, verse 20.
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 29:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 29:20 in?
Ezekiel 29:20 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 29:20?
Ezekiel 29:20 reads (KJVA): “I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord God.” 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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