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God's Sovereignty Over Nations
Commentators emphasize that God is the active agent in this verse: "I will scatter." This highlights God's absolute sovereignty over the fates of nations. He uses human empires, in this case Babylon, as instruments to carry out His judgment, demonstrating that no earthly power can successfully resist His divine will.
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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 30:23
19th Century
Bishop
Will scatter the Egyptians.— Repeated verbally in Ezekiel 30:26. (See Note on Ezekiel 29:12.)
John Gill
On Ezekiel 30:23
17th Century
Pastor
And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations
Among the several provinces of Babylon, and other places, where t…
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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 …