Ezekiel 32:17

"“‘“This is the lamentation with which they will lament. The daughters of the nations will lament with this. They will lament with it over Egypt, and over all her multitude,” says the Lord GOD.’”"

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 32:17 describes a scene where the daughters of various nations will lament over the fall of Egypt and its vast population, according to the Lord God. This verse illustrates the extent of Egypt's destruction, emphasizing that even those who were once powerful and influential would mourn deeply. The use of "lamentation" (qinah) highlights the profound sorrow and emotional impact of this judgment, reflecting the divine severity in Ezekiel’s prophetic vision.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The seventh prophecy against EgyptEzekiel 32:17-32. A funeral dirge founded onEzekiel 31:18. The figure is the same as inIsaiah 14:0, where see the notes. In this dirge Pharaoh is especially addressed. The other nations are represented by their kings, the nations’ overthrow being depicted by the king’s body laid low in the grave. The month -i. e., the twelfth (seeEzekiel 32:1).

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