Ezekiel 29:8 net — “‘Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look, I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will kill every…

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"“‘Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look, I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will kill every person and every animal."

— Ezekiel 29:8, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 29 — Context

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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.

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Then all those living in Egypt will know that I am the LORD because they were a reed staff for the house of Israel;

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when they grasped you with their hand, you broke and tore their shoulders, and when they leaned on you, you splintered and caused their legs to be unsteady.

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“‘Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look, I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will kill every person and every animal.

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The land of Egypt will become a desolate ruin. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Because he said,“The Nile is mine and I made it,”

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I am against you and your waterways. I will turn the land of Egypt into an utter desolate ruin from Migdol to Syene, as far as the border with Ethiopia.

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No human foot will pass through it, and no animal’s foot will pass through it; it will be uninhabited for forty years.

Ezekiel 29:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 29:8 say?
Ezekiel 29:8 in the NET Bible reads: ““‘Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look, I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will kill every person and every animal.”
Where is Ezekiel 29:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 29:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 29, verse 8.
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 29:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 29:8 in?
Ezekiel 29:8 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 29:8?
Ezekiel 29:8 reads (NET): ““‘Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look, I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will kill every person and every animal.” 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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