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Ezekiel 30:4 net — A sword will come against Egypt and panic will overtake Ethiopia when the slain fall in Egypt and they carry away her w…

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"A sword will come against Egypt and panic will overtake Ethiopia when the slain fall in Egypt and they carry away her wealth and dismantle her foundations."

— Ezekiel 30:4, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 30 — Context

1

A Lament Over Egypt The LORD’s message came to me:

2

“Son of man, prophesy and say,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says:“‘Wail,“Alas, the day is here!”

3

For the day is near, the day of the LORD is near; it will be a day of storm clouds, it will be a time of judgment for the nations.

4

A sword will come against Egypt and panic will overtake Ethiopia when the slain fall in Egypt and they carry away her wealth and dismantle her foundations.

5

Ethiopia, Put, Lud, all the foreigners, Libya, and the people of the covenant land will die by the sword along with them.

6

“‘This is what the LORD says: Egypt’s supporters will fall; her confident pride will crumble. From Migdol to Syene they will die by the sword within her, declares the Sovereign LORD.

7

They will be desolate among desolate lands, and their cities will be among ruined cities.

Ezekiel 30:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 30:4 say?
Ezekiel 30:4 in the NET Bible reads: “A sword will come against Egypt and panic will overtake Ethiopia when the slain fall in Egypt and they carry away her wealth and dismantle her foundations.”
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 (NET): “A sword will come against Egypt and panic will overtake Ethiopia when the slain fall in Egypt and they carry away her wealth and dismantle her foundations.” 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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