When they took hold of thee by thy hand, thou didst break, and rend all their shoulder: and when they leaned upon thee, thou brakest, and madest all their loins to be at a stand.
When they grabbed onto you for support, you completely broke apart and tore up their shoulder. When they tried to lean on you for stability, you snapped and left them unable to stand.
Sometimes what looks like support will actually leave you more broken than before.
📚 Historical Context
In the 6th century BC, during the Babylonian exile, the prophet Ezekiel delivered God's message to the Jewish people, condemning Egypt for its role as an unreliable ally to Israel and Judah. Egypt had historically promised military support but failed to deliver, leading to the downfall of those who depended on it, and this verse uses the metaphor of a broken staff to illustrate Egypt's deceit and weakness. This prophecy highlighted God's judgment on Egypt's pride and false promises as part of a larger pattern of divine warnings in the Bible.
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