KJV ORIGINAL
Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is how I'm going to bring justice to Egypt — and when it's all said and done, they'll know exactly who I am.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God has to show his power before people recognize who they're dealing with.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to declare God's impending judgment against Egypt, which would be defeated by Babylon, demonstrating divine power to the nations.
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