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Ezekiel 30:7 web — They shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate; and her cities shall be in the midst of the cit…

World English Bible

"They shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate; and her cities shall be in the midst of the cities that are wasted."

— Ezekiel 30:7, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 30 — Context

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A sword shall come on Egypt, and anguish shall be in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt; and they shall take away her multitude, and her foundations shall be broken down.

5

Ethiopia, and Put, and Lud, and all the mixed people, and Cub, and the children of the land that is allied with them, shall fall with them by the sword.

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Thus says Yahweh: They also who uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Seveneh shall they fall in it by the sword, says the Lord Yahweh.

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They shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate; and her cities shall be in the midst of the cities that are wasted.

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They shall know that I am Yahweh, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed.

9

In that day shall messengers go forth from before me in ships to make the careless Ethiopians afraid; and there shall be anguish on them, as in the day of Egypt; for, behold, it comes.

10

Thus says the Lord Yahweh: I will also make the multitude of Egypt to cease, by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.

Ezekiel 30:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 30:7 say?
Ezekiel 30:7 in the World English Bible reads: “They shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate; and her cities shall be in the midst of the cities that are wasted.”
Where is Ezekiel 30:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 30:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 30, verse 7.
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 30:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 30:7 in?
Ezekiel 30:7 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 30:7?
Ezekiel 30:7 reads (WEB): “They shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate; and her cities shall be in the midst of the cities that are wasted.” 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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