Ezekiel 30:19
New International Version
So I will inflict punishment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.’”

New Living Translation
And so I will greatly punish Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.”

English Standard Version
Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”

Berean Standard Bible
So I will execute judgment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.”

Berean Literal Bible
And I will make judgments against Egypt, and they will know that I am YHWH.”

King James Bible
Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

New King James Version
Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt, Then they shall know that I am the LORD.” ’ ”

New American Standard Bible
“So I will execute judgments on Egypt, And they will know that I am the LORD.”’”

NASB 1995
“Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt, And they will know that I am the LORD."’”

NASB 1977
“Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt, And they will know that I am the LORD.”’”

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt, And they will know that I am Yahweh.”’”

Amplified Bible
“In this way I will bring judgment and punishment on Egypt. Then they shall know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD.”’”

Berean Annotated Bible
So I will execute judgment on Egypt (land of bondage), and they will know that I am the LORD {YHWH}.

Christian Standard Bible
So I will execute judgments against Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.’ ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So I will execute judgments against Egypt, and they will know that I am Yahweh.

American Standard Version
Thus will I execute judgments upon Egypt; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
When I'm through punishing Egypt, you will know that I am the LORD.

English Revised Version
Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then they will know that I am the LORD, because I will bring punishment on Egypt.'"

Good News Translation
When I punish Egypt in this way, they will know that I am the LORD."

International Standard Version
I will judge Egypt, and they will learn that I am the LORD.'"

NET Bible
I will execute judgments on Egypt. Then they will know that I am the LORD.'"

New Heart English Bible
Thus will I execute judgments on Egypt; and they shall know that I am the LORD.'"

Webster's Bible Translation
Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So I will execute judgment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.”

World English Bible
Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.”’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I have done judgments in Egypt, "" And they have known that I [am] YHWH.”

Berean Literal Bible
And I will make judgments against Egypt, and they will know that I am YHWH.”

Young's Literal Translation
And I have done judgments in Egypt, And they have known that I am Jehovah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And I did judgments in Egypt; and they knew that am Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will execute judgments in Egypt. And they shall know that I am the Lord.”

New American Bible
I will execute judgment against Egypt that they may know that I am the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus I will execute acts of judgment on Egypt. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thus will I execute judgment in Egypt; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall perform judgment in Egypt, and they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt; And they shall know that I am the LORD.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will execute judgment on Egypt; and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Additional Translations ...



Context
A Lament for Egypt
18The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity. 19So I will execute judgment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the LORD.”

Cross References
So I will execute judgment on Egypt,

Exodus 12:12
On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.

Jeremiah 46:25
The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh.

Ezekiel 29:19
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army.
and they will know that I am the LORD.”

Exodus 7:5
And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.”

Exodus 14:18
The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”

Ezekiel 29:9
The land of Egypt will become a desolate wasteland. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Because you said, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it,’
Isaiah 19:1-4
This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. / “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. / Then the spirit of the Egyptians will be emptied out from among them, and I will frustrate their plans, so that they will resort to idols and spirits of the dead, to mediums and spiritists. …

Ezekiel 29:12-16
I will make the land of Egypt a desolation among desolate lands, and her cities will lie desolate for forty years among the ruined cities. And I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. / For this is what the Lord GOD says: At the end of forty years I will gather the Egyptians from the nations to which they were scattered. / I will restore Egypt from captivity and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin. There they will be a lowly kingdom. …

Isaiah 11:15-16
The LORD will devote to destruction the gulf of the Sea of Egypt; with a scorching wind He will sweep His hand over the Euphrates. He will split it into seven streams for men to cross with dry sandals. / There will be a highway for the remnant of His people who remain from Assyria, as there was for Israel when they came up from the land of Egypt.

Jeremiah 25:19
Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officials, his leaders, and all his people;

Isaiah 19:11-15
The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. …

Zechariah 10:11
They will pass through the sea of distress and strike the waves of the sea; all the depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart.

Isaiah 30:7
Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.

Jeremiah 43:10-13
Then tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and I will set his throne over these stones that I have embedded, and he will spread his royal pavilion over them. / He will come and strike down the land of Egypt, bringing death to those destined for death, captivity to those destined for captivity, and the sword to those destined for the sword. / I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed. …

Isaiah 31:1-3
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. / Yet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers. / But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together.

Revelation 11:8
Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.


Treasury of Scripture

Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 30:14
And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No.

Ezekiel 5:8,15
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations…

Ezekiel 25:11
And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

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1. The desolation of Egypt and her helpers
20. The arm of Babylon shall be strengthened to break the arm of Egypt.












So I will execute judgment on Egypt,

God declared His direct judgment against Egypt, a major power marked by idolatry, pride, and opposition to His purposes. Though Egypt appeared secure in its military strength, wealth, and ancient religious system, it stood accountable to the God who rules over every nation. Its downfall would show that no empire can escape His justice.

Exo 12:12 On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt…
Jer 46:25 The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says:…
Ezk 29:19 I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar…

and they will know that I am the LORD.”

Egypt’s judgment would expose the helplessness of its gods and establish the authority of the God of Israel. Through the collapse of Egypt’s power, its people and surrounding nations would see that the LORD alone directs history and fulfills His word.

Exo 7:5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD,…
Exo 14:18 The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored…
Ezk 29:9 The land of Egypt will become a desolate wasteland.…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages of judgment and hope.

2. Egypt
A powerful nation in the ancient Near East, often seen as a symbol of worldly power and opposition to God's people. In this context, Egypt is the subject of God's judgment.

3. Judgment
The divine act of God executing justice. In this passage, it refers to God's punishment of Egypt for its sins and opposition to His will.

4. The LORD (YHWH)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. The passage underscores His sovereignty and authority over all nations.

5. Knowledge of God
The ultimate purpose of God's judgment is that Egypt, and by extension all nations, will recognize His sovereignty and power.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty
Recognize that God is sovereign over all nations and rulers. His plans and purposes will prevail, regardless of human power or opposition.

Judgment as a Means to Knowledge
Understand that God's judgments are not arbitrary but serve the purpose of revealing His character and authority to the world.

Historical Patterns
Reflect on how God has consistently demonstrated His power and justice throughout history, as seen in the judgments against Egypt in both Exodus and Ezekiel.

Personal Reflection
Consider how we, as individuals, respond to God's authority in our lives. Are there areas where we resist His will, similar to Egypt's defiance?

Hope in God's Justice
Take comfort in knowing that God's justice will ultimately prevail, and He will right all wrongs in His perfect timing.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 30:19?

2. How does Ezekiel 30:19 demonstrate God's judgment and sovereignty over nations?

3. What lessons can we learn from God's actions in Ezekiel 30:19?

4. How does Ezekiel 30:19 connect with God's justice in other Scriptures?

5. How should Ezekiel 30:19 influence our understanding of divine justice today?

6. How can we apply the principles of Ezekiel 30:19 in our daily lives?

7. What does Ezekiel 30:19 reveal about God's judgment on Egypt?

8. How does Ezekiel 30:19 fit into the broader context of biblical prophecy?

9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Ezekiel 30:19?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 30?


Ezekiel 30:19 shows the LORD personally carrying out a decisive, historical judgment against Egypt so that the proud nation—and everyone who hears—will unmistakably recognize His unrivaled sovereignty. Judgment is not an end in itself but a means to reveal the living God, affirm His faithfulness to His Word, and call every heart to acknowledge Him as LORD.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So I will execute
וְעָשִׂ֥יתִי (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

judgment
שְׁפָטִ֖ים (šə·p̄ā·ṭîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8201: A sentence, infliction

on Egypt,
בְּמִצְרָ֑יִם (bə·miṣ·rā·yim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

and they will know
וְיָדְע֖וּ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3045: To know

that
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I
אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am the LORD.’”
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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