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I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries.
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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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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
Will scatter the Egyptians.— Repeated verbally in Ezekiel 30:26. (See Note on Ezekiel 29:12.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations Among the several provinces of Babylon, and other places, where t…
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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 …
