KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When I strip Egypt of everything it once had — when I leave the land empty and strike down everyone living there — that's when they'll finally understand who I really am: the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes it takes losing everything to realize who's actually in control.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. He delivered messages concerning the reasons for Judah's exile, the impending destruction of Jerusalem, and prophecies of judgment against surrounding nations, including Egypt.
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