Ezekiel 30:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For this is what the LORD says: The allies of Egypt will fall, and her proud strength will collapse. From Migdol to Syene they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Lord GOD.”
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“For this is what the LORD says: The allies of Egypt will fall, and her proud strength will collapse. From Migdol to Syene they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Lord GOD.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Thus saith the Lord; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord God.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Thus saith Jehovah: They also that 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, saith the Lord Jehovah.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Thus said Jehovah: And--fallen have supporters of Egypt, And come down hath the arrogance of her strength, From Migdol to Syene, by sword they fall in her, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ezekiel 30:6 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 9:13God does not restrain His anger; the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him.
- Isaiah 20:3Then the LORD said, “Just as My servant Isaiah has gone naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and omen against Egypt and Cush,
- Isaiah 31:3But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together.
- Jeremiah 48:14How can you say, ‘We are warriors, mighty men ready for battle’?
- Ezekiel 29:10therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush.
- Nahum 3:9Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies.
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