Ezekiel 30:17 bbe — The young men of On and Pi-beseth will be put to the sword: and these towns will be taken away prisoners.

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"The young men of On and Pi-beseth will be put to the sword: and these towns will be taken away prisoners."

— Ezekiel 30:17, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 30 — Context

14

And I will make Pathros a waste, and put a fire in Zoan, and send my punishments on No.

15

I will let loose my wrath on Sin, the strong place of Egypt, cutting off the mass of the people of No.

16

And I will put a fire in Egypt; Syene will be twisting in pain, and No will be broken into, as by the onrush of waters.

17

The young men of On and Pi-beseth will be put to the sword: and these towns will be taken away prisoners.

18

And at Tehaphnehes the day will become dark, when the yoke of Egypt is broken there, and the pride of her power comes to an end: as for her, she will be covered with a cloud, and her daughters will be taken away prisoners.

19

And I will send my punishments on Egypt: and they will be certain that I am the Lord.

20

Now in the eleventh year, in the first month, on the seventh day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 30:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 30:17 say?
Ezekiel 30:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The young men of On and Pi-beseth will be put to the sword: and these towns will be taken away prisoners.”
Where is Ezekiel 30:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 30:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 30, verse 17.
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 30:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 30:17 in?
Ezekiel 30:17 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 30:17?
Ezekiel 30:17 reads (BBE): “The young men of On and Pi-beseth will be put to the sword: and these towns will be taken away prisoners.” 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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