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Thus says Yahweh: They also who uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Seveneh shall they fall in it by the sword, says the Lord Yahweh.
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Judgment from End to End
Commentators explain that the phrase 'from the tower of Seveneh' is better understood as 'from Migdol to Syene,' signifying a judgment that would sweep across the entire nation of Egypt from one end to the other. This emphasizes the totality and inescapable nature of God's decreed punishment.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the marginal reference note.
19th Century
Anglican
From the tower of Syene.—From Migdol to Syene. (See Note on Ezekiel 29:10.)
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Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord, they also that uphold Egypt shall fall , &c.] That is, by the sword; either their allies and auxiliar…
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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…
