Ezekiel 32:11 bbe — For this is what the Lord has said: The sword of the king of Babylon will come on you.

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"For this is what the Lord has said: The sword of the king of Babylon will come on you."

— Ezekiel 32:11, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 32 — Context

8

All the bright lights of heaven I will make dark over you, and put dark night on your land, says the Lord.

9

And the hearts of numbers of peoples will be troubled, when I send your prisoners among the nations, into a country which is strange to you.

10

And I will make a number of peoples overcome with wonder at you, and their kings will be full of fear because of you, when my sword is waved before them: they will be shaking every minute, every man fearing for his life, in the day of your fall.

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For this is what the Lord has said: The sword of the king of Babylon will come on you.

12

I will let the swords of the strong be the cause of the fall of your people; all of them men to be feared among the nations: and they will make waste the pride of Egypt, and all its people will come to destruction.

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And I will put an end to all her beasts which are by the great waters, and they will never again be troubled by the foot of man or by the feet of beasts.

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Then I will make their waters clear and their rivers will be flowing like oil, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 32:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 32:11 say?
Ezekiel 32:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this is what the Lord has said: The sword of the king of Babylon will come on you.”
Where is Ezekiel 32:11 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 32:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 32, verse 11.
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 32:11.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 32:11 in?
Ezekiel 32:11 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 32:11?
Ezekiel 32:11 reads (BBE): “For this is what the Lord has said: The sword of the king of Babylon will come on you.” 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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