Ezekiel 29:19 · KJV

"Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall take her multitude, and take her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁷And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

¹⁸Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against it:

¹⁹Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall take her multitude, and take her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army.

²⁰I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.

²¹In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth, and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to trust in God's plan during uncertain times?

How do you respond to the idea of God using leaders for His purposes?

When have you seen a difficult situation lead to unexpected outcomes?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's overarching plan, even when current events seem chaotic. Reflect on how you can maintain faith in His purposes.

leadership

Pray for leaders in your community and nation, that they may act justly and in alignment with God's will.

People in This Verse

NebuchadnezzarOT

King of Babylon who led the siege against Jerusalem and was known for his military conquests.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:1

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

An ancient civilization known for its rich history and culture, Egypt was a significant power in the region during biblical times.

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