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A Past Defeat, A Future Doom
Commentators agree that God's statement, "I have broken the arm of Pharaoh," refers to a specific, past military defeat, most likely the Battle of Carchemish. This wasn't a future threat but a declaration that Egypt's power was already shattered, and this prophecy confirms the damage is permanent and will not be healed.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 30:20–26
18th Century
Theologian
This fourth prophecy against Egypt was spoken three months before the capture of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 26:1) and three months after the pr…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 30:21
19th Century
Bishop
I have broken.— This is in the perfect tense, and refers to the breaking of the power of Egypt by the former conquests of…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 30:21
17th Century
Pastor
Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt ,
&c.] Not Pharaohnecho, king of Egypt, whose army was ov…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 30:20–26
17th Century
Minister
Egypt will grow weaker and weaker. If lesser judgments do not prevail to humble and reform sinners, God will send greater. God justly breaks power …