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Ezekiel 32:7 Meaning

And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.

Context Explained

5And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with thy height.

6I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.

7And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.

8All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.

9I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known.

Key Themes

darknessjudgmentcosmic imagery

Related Cross References

  • Amos 8:9

    Both verses use cosmic imagery to describe God's judgment.

  • Matthew 24:29

    This verse reflects the theme of cosmic disturbances associated with judgment.

Source: Ezekiel 32:7