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Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong [arm], and that which was broken; and I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.
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A Total Dismantling of Power
Commentators explain that God breaking both the "strong" and the "broken" arms of Pharaoh signifies a total and complete judgment. This wasn't a partial defeat; it was the dismantling of Egypt's entire power structure—both its remaining strength and its already weakened ambitions. The image of the sword falling from Pharaoh's hand illustrates his utter helplessness before God's decree.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This fourth prophecy against Egypt was spoken three months before the capture of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 26:1) and three months after the pr…
19th Century
Anglican
The strong, and that which was broken— i.e., the whole power of Egypt, both insofar as already crippled, and insofar as i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore thus says the Lord God, behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt: The then present …
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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 …
