Ezekiel 29:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Yet thus saith the Lord GOD; At the end of forty years will I gather the Egyptians from the people whither they were scattered:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But here's what the Lord God says: After forty years are up, I'm going to bring the Egyptians back together from all the different places where they got scattered.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even when God disciplines, he has a plan to restore.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet exiled in Babylon during the 6th century BC, delivering messages to the Jewish people about God's judgments on nations that had opposed Israel, including Egypt. In this prophecy, Egypt is depicted as being scattered among other peoples due to its pride and alliances that led to defeat by Babylon, symbolizing God's discipline for their role in misleading Judah. However, the verse highlights God's promise of restoration after forty years, illustrating His ultimate sovereignty over world events and nations.

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