Previous

Ezekiel 30:3

Next

Ezekiel 30:5

Ezekiel 30:4 nasb — "A sword will come upon Egypt, And anguish will be in Ethiopia; When the slain fall in Egypt, They take away her wealth…

NASB

""A sword will come upon Egypt, And anguish will be in Ethiopia; When the slain fall in Egypt, They take away her wealth, And her foundations are torn down."

— Ezekiel 30:4, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Ezekiel 30:4 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Ezekiel 30 — Context

1

The word of the LORD came again to me saying,

2

"Son of man, prophesy and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Wail, 'Alas for the day!'

3

"For the day is near, Even the day of the LORD is near; It will be a day of clouds, A time of doom for the nations.

4

"A sword will come upon Egypt, And anguish will be in Ethiopia; When the slain fall in Egypt, They take away her wealth, And her foundations are torn down.

5

"Ethiopia, Put, Lud, all Arabia, Libya and the people of the land that is in league will fall with them by the sword."

6

'Thus says the LORD, "Indeed, those who support Egypt will fall And the pride of her power will come down; From Migdol to Syene They will fall within her by the sword," Declares the Lord GOD.

7

"They will be desolate In the midst of the desolated lands; And her cities will be In the midst of the devastated cities.

Ezekiel 30:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 30:4 say?
Ezekiel 30:4 in the NASB reads: “"A sword will come upon Egypt, And anguish will be in Ethiopia; When the slain fall in Egypt, They take away her wealth, And her foundations are torn down.”
Where is Ezekiel 30:4 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 30:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 30, verse 4.
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 30:4.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 30:4 in?
Ezekiel 30:4 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 30:4?
Ezekiel 30:4 reads (NASB): “"A sword will come upon Egypt, And anguish will be in Ethiopia; When the slain fall in Egypt, They take away her wealth, And her foundations are torn down.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service
(Night)

Choose Theme

Transform your experience with 32 beautiful themes

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2

32 themes available