KJV ORIGINAL
And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they shall be there a base kingdom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'll bring Egypt's exiled people back home to Pathros, their original homeland. But when they return, they'll be a small, humble nation — not the powerhouse they once were.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God gives second chances, but sometimes coming back means starting smaller than before.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to the Judean exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to declare judgment against Egypt, which had often been an unreliable ally for Judah against the rising power of Babylon.
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