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At Tehaphnehes also the day shall withdraw itself, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt, and the pride of her power shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.
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Ending Egypt's Tyranny
Commentators clarify that the phrase "break there the yokes of Egypt" does not mean freeing Egypt from bondage, but rather ending the tyrannical yoke Egypt imposed on other nations. God is acting to dismantle Egypt's oppressive power and its prideful dominion over its neighbors.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Tehaphnehes - See the marginal reference note. Break the yokes of Egypt that is, break the yokes imposed by Egypt, or break up the …
19th Century
Anglican
Tehaphnehes.— (Jeremiah 2:16; Jeremiah 43:7–9; Jeremiah 44:1; Jeremiah 46:14.) Othe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened The same with Hanes in (Isaiah 30:4) and Tahapanes in ([Re…
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The prophecy of the destruction of Egypt is very comprehensive. Those who cast their lot with God's enemies will be with them in punishment. The ki…
