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They will know that I am the Lord
when I ignite a fire in Egypt
and all her allies are defeated.[a]

“‘On that day messengers will go out from me in ships to frighten overconfident Ethiopia; panic will overtake them on the day of Egypt’s doom;[b] for beware—it is coming!

10 “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says:

I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt,
by the hand of King Nebuchadrezzar[c] of Babylon.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 30:8 tn Heb “all who aid her are broken.”
  2. Ezekiel 30:9 tn Heb “in the day of Egypt.” The word “doom” has been added in the translation to clarify the nature of this day.
  3. Ezekiel 30:10 tn Heb “Nebuchadrezzar” is a variant and more exact spelling of Nebuchadnezzar, as the Babylonian name Nabu-kudurri-uṣur has an “r” rather than an “n.”

Then they will know that I am the Lord,
    when I set fire(A) to Egypt
    and all her helpers are crushed.(B)

“‘On that day messengers will go out from me in ships to frighten Cush(C) out of her complacency. Anguish(D) will take hold of them on the day of Egypt’s doom, for it is sure to come.(E)

10 “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says:

“‘I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt
    by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar(F) king of Babylon.(G)

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