Ezekiel 32:16 bbe — It is a song of grief, and people will give voice to it, the daughters of the nations will give voice to it, even for E…

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"It is a song of grief, and people will give voice to it, the daughters of the nations will give voice to it, even for Egypt and all her people, says the Lord."

— Ezekiel 32:16, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 32 — Context

13

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.

14

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

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When I make Egypt an unpeopled waste, cutting off from the land all the things in it; when I send punishment on all those living in it, then it will be clear to them that I am the Lord.

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It is a song of grief, and people will give voice to it, the daughters of the nations will give voice to it, even for Egypt and all her people, says the Lord.

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And in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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Son of man, let your voice be loud in sorrow for the people of Egypt and send them down, even you and the daughters of the nations; I will send them down into the lowest parts of the earth, with those who go down into the underworld.

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Are you more beautiful than any? go down, and take your rest among those without circumcision,

Ezekiel 32:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 32:16 say?
Ezekiel 32:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is a song of grief, and people will give voice to it, the daughters of the nations will give voice to it, even for Egypt and all her people, says the Lord.”
Where is Ezekiel 32:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 32:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 32, verse 16.
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 32:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 32:16 in?
Ezekiel 32:16 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 32:16?
Ezekiel 32:16 reads (BBE): “It is a song of grief, and people will give voice to it, the daughters of the nations will give voice to it, even for Egypt and all her people, says the Lord.” 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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