What does Ezekiel 30:16 mean?

Ezekiel 30:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ezekiel 30:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Ezekiel 30:16 Meaning

And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great pain, and No shall be rent asunder, and Noph shall have distresses daily.

Context Explained

14And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No.

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.

Key Themes

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Source: Ezekiel 30:16