Charles Ellicott Commentary Ezekiel 29:16

"And it shall be no more the confidence of the house of Israel, bringing iniquity to remembrance, when they turn to look after them: and they shall know that I am the Lord Jehovah." — Ezekiel 29:16 (ASV)

The confidence of the house of Israel.— Here the result of this judgment in God’s providence concerning His people is brought out: they had until now continually transgressed by looking to Egypt for aid; now this temptation should be entirely removed.

This trust of Israel in Egypt had continually brought “their iniquity to remembrance when they looked” to them for help, both by being against the express command of God and also by involving treachery and rebellion against Chaldea.