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Ezekiel 32:15 · KJV

"When I shall make the land of Egypt desolate, and the country shall be destitute of that whereof it was full, when I shall smite all them that dwell therein, then shall they know that I am the LORD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13I will destroy also all the beasts thereof from beside the great waters; neither shall the foot of man trouble them any more, nor the hoofs of beasts trouble them.
14Then will I make their waters deep, and cause their rivers to run like oil, saith the Lord GOD.
15When I shall make the land of Egypt desolate, and the country shall be destitute of that whereof it was full, when I shall smite all them that dwell therein, then shall they know that I am the LORD.
16This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, even for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
17It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you that God is sovereign over nations?

2

How do you respond to the idea of desolation in your life?

3

When have you witnessed a significant change in your environment or circumstances?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's plan even when circumstances seem dire. Reflect on His past faithfulness.

grief

Allow yourself to process feelings of loss or emptiness, recognizing that God can bring restoration.

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

Egypt was a powerful nation in the ancient Near East, often in conflict with Israel. It symbolizes both oppression and refuge in biblical narratives.

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