Ezekiel 30:17 · KJV
"The young men of Aven and of Pi-beseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 30:17 mean? →Passage Context
15And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I will cut off the multitude of No.
16And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great pain, and No shall be rent asunder, and Noph shall have distresses daily.
17The young men of Aven and of Pi-beseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity.
18At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.
19Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you evaluate the influences in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to uphold true worship?
3
When have you had to confront idolatry in your surroundings?
Life Application
faith
Commit to worshiping God alone, rejecting all forms of idolatry.
community
Encourage others to seek true worship and turn away from false idols.
Places in This Verse
Aven
A city associated with idolatry, often symbolizing the false worship prevalent in Egypt.
Pi-beseth
Another city known for its idolatrous practices, highlighting the spiritual decline of Egypt.
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