Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month on the first day, the word of the LORD came to me: New Living Translation On April 26, the first day of the new year, during the twenty-seventh year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, this message came to me from the LORD: English Standard Version In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: Berean Standard Bible In the twenty-seventh year, on the first day of the first month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, King James Bible And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, New King James Version And it came to pass in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, New American Standard Bible Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1995 Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me saying, NASB 1977 Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me saying, Legacy Standard Bible Now in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of Yahweh came to me saying, Amplified Bible In the twenty-seventh year [after King Jehoiachin was taken to Babylon], in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Christian Standard Bible In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: Holman Christian Standard Bible In the twenty-seventh year in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: “ American Standard Version And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Contemporary English Version Twenty-seven years after King Jehoiachin and the rest of us had been led away as prisoners to Babylonia, the LORD spoke to me on the first day of the first month. He said: English Revised Version And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation On the first day of the first month in the twenty-seventh year, the LORD spoke his word to me. He said, Good News Translation On the first day of the first month of the twenty-seventh year of our exile, the LORD spoke to me. International Standard Version On the first day of the first month of the twenty-seventh year of our captivity, a message came to me from the LORD, who had this to say: Majority Standard Bible In the twenty-seventh year, on the first day of the first month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NET Bible In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: New Heart English Bible It came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, World English Bible It came to pass in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, in the twenty-seventh year, in the first [month], on the first of the month, a word of YHWH has been to me, saying, Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, in the twenty and seventh year, in the first month, in the first of the month, hath a word of Jehovah been unto me, saying: Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the twenty and seventh year, in the first, in the one to the month, the word, of Jehovah was to me, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first of the month: that the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened that, in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying: New American Bible In the twenty-seventh year on the first day of the first month, the word of the LORD came to me: New Revised Standard Version In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In twenty and seventh year, in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass in the twenty-seventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Egypt the Reward of Nebuchadnezzar17 In the twenty-seventh year, on the first day of the first month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 18“Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to labor strenuously against Tyre. Every head was made bald and every shoulder made raw. But he and his army received no wages from Tyre for the labor they expended on it.… Cross References Isaiah 19:1-4 This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. / “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. / Then the spirit of the Egyptians will be emptied out from among them, and I will frustrate their plans, so that they will resort to idols and spirits of the dead, to mediums and spiritists. ... Jeremiah 46:13-26 This is the word that the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to strike the land of Egypt: / “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’ / Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down. ... Ezekiel 30:10-12 This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain. / I will make the streams dry up and sell the land to the wicked. By the hands of foreigners I will bring desolation upon the land and everything in it. I, the LORD, have spoken. Ezekiel 32:11-16 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you! / I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed. / I will slaughter all her cattle beside the abundant waters. No human foot will muddy them again, and no cattle hooves will disturb them. ... Isaiah 20:3-5 Then the LORD said, “Just as My servant Isaiah has gone naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and omen against Egypt and Cush, / so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. / Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed. Jeremiah 25:19 Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officials, his leaders, and all his people; Daniel 11:42-43 He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. / He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him. Isaiah 45:1-3 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. Jeremiah 43:10-13 Then tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and I will set his throne over these stones that I have embedded, and he will spread his royal pavilion over them. / He will come and strike down the land of Egypt, bringing death to those destined for death, captivity to those destined for captivity, and the sword to those destined for the sword. / I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed. ... Isaiah 19:11-15 The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. ... Revelation 16:12 And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East. Isaiah 46:11 I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. Jeremiah 50:35-38 A sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men. / A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror. / A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered. ... Isaiah 13:17-19 Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. / Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. / And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. Revelation 17:12-17 The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” ... Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, A. Jump to Previous First Month Seven Seventh Twentieth Twenty Twenty-Seventh WordJump to Next First Month Seven Seventh Twentieth Twenty Twenty-Seventh WordEzekiel 29 1. The judgment of Pharaoh for his treachery to Israel8. The desolation of Egypt 13. The restoration thereof after forty years 17. Egypt the reward of Nebuchadnezzar 21. Israel shall be restored In the twenty-seventh year This phrase refers to the twenty-seventh year of the Babylonian exile, which began in 597 BC when King Jehoiachin and many others were taken captive. This places the prophecy around 570 BC. The specific dating underscores the historical accuracy and reliability of the prophetic message, emphasizing God's control over history. on the first day of the first month the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's word. He is known for his visions and prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel. 2. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who communicates His divine will and plans through His prophets. 3. Egypt Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of Ezekiel 29 involves prophecies against Egypt, a nation that had been a significant power and often an adversary or unreliable ally to Israel. 4. Babylon The rising power during Ezekiel's time, which God uses as an instrument of judgment against other nations, including Egypt. 5. The Twenty-Seventh Year This date marks a specific time in Ezekiel's prophetic ministry, providing historical context for the prophecy. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is in control of all nations and uses them to fulfill His purposes. This should remind us of His ultimate authority and our need to trust in His plans. The Importance of Prophetic Timing The specific timing of prophecies highlights God's precision and faithfulness. We can trust that God's timing in our lives is perfect, even when we do not understand it. Judgment and Restoration God's messages often include both judgment and hope. We should be aware of our actions and their consequences, but also hold onto the hope of restoration through repentance. Reliance on God, Not Human Alliances Israel's history with Egypt shows the danger of relying on human strength rather than God. We should evaluate where we place our trust and ensure it is in God alone. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Ezekiel were vital in communicating God's word. We should value and seek out God's word in our lives, understanding its relevance and authority.(17) In the seven and twentieth year.--This is the latest date among all Ezekiel's prophecies, and is more than sixteen years after the prophecy of the former part of the chapter. This date corresponds with the thirty-fifth year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign (see 2Kings 25:2; 2Kings 25:8), and, from Ezekiel 29:18, was evidently uttered after the close of the siege of Tyre. As that siege lasted thirteen years, it must have been begun at least as early as Nebuchadnezzar's twenty-second year, or within three years after the destruction of Jerusalem. Josephus, however, states (Antt. x. 9, ? 7) that in the twenty-third year of his reign Nebuchadnezzar made a successful expedition against Caelosyria, after which he brought the Ammonites and Moabites into subjection, and then conquered Egypt. The two former campaigns are consistent enough with the still progressing siege of Tyre; but hardly the latter. We must, therefore, suppose a considerable interval between these conquests, of which Josephus takes no notice. The present utterance may have been either simultaneous with or only just before the conquest of Egypt. Its most probable time is during the early part of the campaign against Egypt. This passage is placed with the other prophecies against Egypt in order to bring them all together, and is assigned to this particular place, after the analogy of Ezekiel 26:7, in order to bring the mention of the agent by whom the conquest is to be effected immediately after the general prophecy of judgment. Verse 17. - In the seven and twentieth, etc. The section that follows has the interest of being, as far as the dates recorded enable us to determine, the latest of Ezekiel's prophecies, and brings us to B.C. 572. It was manifestly inserted at a later date, seventeen years after those which precede and follow it, either by the prophet, as he collected and revised his writings, or by some later editor, as a proof that his earlier predictions had already received, or were on the point of receiving, their fulfillment. The fact that the special word of the Lord came on the first day of the year is not without significance. Then, as now, the beginning of a new year was a time for men generally to look before and after, for a prophet to ask himself what new stage in the order of the Divine government the year was likely to produce.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the twenty-seventhבְּעֶשְׂרִ֤ים (bə·‘eś·rîm) Preposition-b | Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth year, שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year in the first month, בָּֽרִאשׁ֖וֹן (bā·ri·šō·wn) Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank on the first בְּאֶחָ֣ד (bə·’e·ḥāḏ) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first day, לַחֹ֑דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month the word דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to me, אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to saying, לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Ezekiel 29:17 NIVEzekiel 29:17 NLT Ezekiel 29:17 ESV Ezekiel 29:17 NASB Ezekiel 29:17 KJV Ezekiel 29:17 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 29:17 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 29:17 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 29:17 French Bible Ezekiel 29:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 29:17 It came to pass in the seven (Ezek. 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