KJV ORIGINAL
In that day shall messengers go forth from me in ships to make the careless Ethiopians afraid, and great pain shall come upon them, as in the day of Egypt: for, lo, it cometh.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When that day comes, I'll send messengers in ships to shake up the Ethiopians who think they're safe and secure. They're going to feel the same devastating pain that Egypt went through — and it's definitely coming.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even when you think you're untouchable, God's judgment reaches everywhere.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this during the early 6th century BCE to Judean exiles living in Babylon. The prophecy declares divine judgment against Egypt and its allies, who were a source of false hope for Judah amidst the rising power of Babylon.
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