Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword.
You're going to be completely destroyed and end up with all the other fallen enemies who died in battle.
Even the mighty fall when they oppose God's justice.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet ministering to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, and this verse is part of a prophetic lament against Egypt, specifically Pharaoh, as a symbol of its impending defeat. The term "uncircumcised" referred to nations outside God's covenant with Israel, emphasizing their spiritual and cultural separation, and here it underscores Egypt's humiliation in death alongside other conquered peoples. This prophecy served as a warning of God's judgment on proud empires that opposed His people.
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