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I will leave you on the land, I will cast you forth on the open field, and will cause all the birds of the sky to settle on you, and I will satisfy the animals of the whole earth with you.

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A Monster Cast Ashore

Commentators explain the verse's vivid imagery of a great sea creature, representing Pharaoh, being violently pulled from the water and left helpless on land. This symbolizes the complete and humiliating downfall of a powerful, arrogant ruler, demonstrating that no earthly power is beyond God's sovereign judgment.

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Ezekiel

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 32:4

17th Century

Pastor

Then will I leave thee upon the land Like a fish that is drawn out of the waters with a net or hook, and laid on dry land…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 32:1–16

17th Century

Minister

It is fitting for us to weep and tremble for those who will not weep and tremble for themselves. Great oppressors are, in God's account, no better …

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