Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them through the countries. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” New Living Translation I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, dispersing them throughout the earth. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” English Standard Version And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them throughout the countries. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Berean Literal Bible And I will disperse Egypt among the nations, and will scatter them among the lands, and they will know that I am YHWH.” King James Bible And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them among the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD. New King James Version I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them throughout the countries. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.’ ” New American Standard Bible When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them among the lands, then they will know that I am the LORD.’” NASB 1995 ‘When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them among the lands, then they will know that I am the LORD.’” NASB 1977 ‘When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them among the lands, then they will know that I am the LORD.’” Legacy Standard Bible When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them among the lands, then they will know that I am Yahweh.’” Amplified Bible When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them through the lands, then they will know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD.’” Berean Annotated Bible I will disperse the Egyptians (land of bondage) among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. Then they will know that I am the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible When I disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them among the countries, they will know that I am the LORD.” Holman Christian Standard Bible When I disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them among the countries, they will know that I am Yahweh.” American Standard Version And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them through the countries; and they shall know that I am Jehovah. Contemporary English Version I will force the Egyptians to live as prisoners in foreign nations, and they will know that I, the LORD, have punished them. English Revised Version And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them through the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and force them into other countries. Then they will know that I am the LORD." Good News Translation I will scatter the Egyptians throughout the world. Then they will know that I am the LORD." International Standard Version When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them throughout the world, they will learn that I am the LORD.'" NET Bible I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them among foreign countries. Then they will know that I am the LORD." New Heart English Bible I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them through the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD.'" Webster's Bible Translation And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them among the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” World English Bible I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them through the countries. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have scattered the Egyptians among nations, "" And I have spread them through lands, "" And they have known that I [am] YHWH!” Berean Literal Bible And I will disperse Egypt among the nations, and will scatter them among the lands, and they will know that I am YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation And I have scattered the Egyptians among nations, And I have spread them through lands, And they have known that I am Jehovah!' Smith's Literal Translation And I scattered Egypt among the nations, and I dispersed them in the lands; and they knew that I am Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will disperse Egypt among the nations, and will scatter them through the countries, and they shall know that I am the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will disperse Egypt among the nations, and I will scatter them among the lands. And they shall know that I am the Lord.” New American Bible When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them throughout other lands, they shall know that I am the LORD. New Revised Standard Version and I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them throughout the countries. Then they shall know that I am the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them among the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall scatter Egypt among the nations and I shall disperse them among the cities, and they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them through the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations, and utterly scatter them among the countries; and they all shall know that I am the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pharaoh's Power Broken…25I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt. 26I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Cross References I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations Leviticus 26:33 But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. Ezekiel 20:23 However, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them throughout the lands. Deuteronomy 28:64 Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. and scatter them throughout the lands. Psalm 106:27 to disperse their offspring among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. Ezekiel 12:15 And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. Zechariah 7:14 But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations that they had not known, and the land was left desolate behind them so that no one could come or go. Thus they turned the pleasant land into a desolation.” Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Exodus 7:5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” Exodus 14:18 The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.” Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did. Isaiah 19:16-17 In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them. / The land of Judah will bring terror to Egypt; whenever Judah is mentioned, Egypt will tremble over what the LORD of Hosts has planned against it. Jeremiah 46:24-26 The Daughter of Egypt will be put to shame; she will be delivered into the hands of the people of the north.” / The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. / I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives—of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But after this, Egypt will be inhabited as in days of old, declares the LORD. Ezekiel 29:12-13 I will make the land of Egypt a desolation among desolate lands, and her cities will lie desolate for forty years among the ruined cities. And I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. / For this is what the Lord GOD says: At the end of forty years I will gather the Egyptians from the nations to which they were scattered. Ezekiel 32:9-10 ‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you do not know. / I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’ Isaiah 11:15-16 The LORD will devote to destruction the gulf of the Sea of Egypt; with a scorching wind He will sweep His hand over the Euphrates. He will split it into seven streams for men to cross with dry sandals. / There will be a highway for the remnant of His people who remain from Assyria, as there was for Israel when they came up from the land of Egypt. Jeremiah 25:19 Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officials, his leaders, and all his people; 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. … Treasury of Scripture And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them among the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD. I will Ezekiel 30:17,18,23 The young men of Aven and of Pibeseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity… Ezekiel 6:13 Then shall ye know that I am the LORD, when their slain men shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill, in all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they did offer sweet savour to all their idols. Ezekiel 29:12 And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate, and her cities among the cities that are laid waste shall be desolate forty years: and I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries. they shall Ezekiel 30:8 And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed. Jump to Previous Countries Disperse Egyptians Flight Lands Nations Scatter Scattered Spread Throughout WanderingJump to Next Countries Disperse Egyptians Flight Lands Nations Scatter Scattered Spread Throughout WanderingEzekiel 30 1. The desolation of Egypt and her helpers20. The arm of Babylon shall be strengthened to break the arm of Egypt. I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations This phrase indicates a divine judgment against Egypt, a powerful nation in the ancient Near East. Historically, Egypt was a dominant force, often seen as a symbol of worldly power and idolatry. The dispersion of the Egyptians signifies a dismantling of their power and influence. This act of scattering is reminiscent of God's judgment on other nations, such as the Israelites during the Babylonian exile (2 Kings 17:6). The dispersion serves as a humbling act, breaking the pride of Egypt and demonstrating God's sovereignty over all nations. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God using dispersion as a form of judgment and correction (Genesis 11:8-9). and scatter them throughout the lands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages of judgment and hope. 2. Egyptians The people of Egypt, a powerful nation often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they are recipients of God's judgment. 3. Nations Refers to the various countries and peoples among whom the Egyptians will be scattered. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises. 5. Dispersal and Scattering The act of God spreading the Egyptians among other nations as a form of judgment, demonstrating His power and authority. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is in control of all nations, and His plans will prevail regardless of human power or pride. Judgment as a Means to Recognition God's judgments are designed to lead people to acknowledge Him as the LORD, emphasizing His desire for recognition and relationship. The Consequences of Pride and Idolatry Like Egypt, nations and individuals who exalt themselves against God will face consequences. Humility and submission to God are essential. The Faithfulness of God's Word Prophecies fulfilled in history, such as this one, affirm the reliability and truth of God's Word. Hope in God's Justice While judgment is severe, it is also a reminder of God's justice and the hope that comes from His righteous rule. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 30:26?2. How does Ezekiel 30:26 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and rulers? 3. What does "scatter the Egyptians" reveal about God's judgment and justice? 4. How can we apply the lesson of divine discipline in Ezekiel 30:26 today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Ezekiel 30:26 and God's promises to Israel? 6. How should believers respond to God's power as shown in Ezekiel 30:26? 7. What does Ezekiel 30:26 reveal about God's judgment on nations? 8. How does Ezekiel 30:26 reflect God's sovereignty over history? 9. Why does God scatter the Egyptians in Ezekiel 30:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 30? 11. Why do some biblical prophecies seem to fail, such as Ezekiel's prediction that Tyre would be permanently destroyed (Ezekiel 26)? 12. Ezekiel 30:10 predicts that Nebuchadnezzar would devastate Egypt; why do some archaeological findings not clearly corroborate such a massive conquest? 13. Ezekiel 11:12 condemns the people for not following God's statutes, yet other texts (e.g., 2 Chronicles 30) depict reforms and observance--do these accounts conflict, and if so, how? 14. How do you cut Rahab into pieces? What Does Ezekiel 30:26 Mean I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations• God promises an actual, physical dispersion—no symbolism here. As He once scattered Israel for covenant rebellion (Deuteronomy 28:64), He now announces the same judgment on Egypt. • This echoes earlier warnings to Egypt (Jeremiah 46:19; Isaiah 19:1–4) and aligns with God’s consistent pattern of humbling proud nations (Daniel 4:31–32). • The Lord’s action demonstrates His sovereign control over every nation’s borders and destinies (Acts 17:26); Egypt’s famed stability would be shattered at His word. and scatter them throughout the lands • “Scatter” intensifies “disperse,” stressing thoroughness: Egyptians would not merely migrate but be forced far and wide, losing cohesion (Leviticus 26:33). • History records waves of conquest—Babylonian, Persian, Greek, Roman—that uprooted Egyptian populations, fulfilling this prophecy piece by piece. • Such scattering strips away false security in idols like Ra or Isis (Jeremiah 43:12–13), leaving the people confronted with the living God alone (Psalm 115:4–8 vs. Psalm 46:10). Then they will know that I am the LORD • Recognition of Yahweh is the recurring goal in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 6:7; 32:15). Judgment is not spiteful; it is revelatory. • For Egypt, knowing the LORD meant: – Acknowledging His supremacy over their own deities (Exodus 12:12). – Seeing His hand in geopolitical events (Ezekiel 29:19). – Realizing salvation comes only through Him (Isaiah 19:19–22). • God’s purposes always move toward revelation and potential repentance—even amid discipline (Romans 2:4). summary Ezekiel 30:26 promises that God will physically drive Egyptians into exile, scattering them across many lands so thoroughly that their national pride and idolatry are broken. Through this severe mercy, Egypt—and all who observe—must confront the undeniable reality that the LORD alone rules history, judges sin, and invites every nation to know Him. Hebrew When I disperseוַהֲפִצוֹתִ֤י (wa·hă·p̄i·ṣō·w·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6327: To be dispersed or scattered the Egyptians מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa among the nations בַּגּוֹיִ֔ם (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts and scatter וְזֵרִיתִ֥י (wə·zê·rî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2219: To toss about, to diffuse, winnow them אוֹתָ֖ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case throughout the lands, בָּאֲרָצ֑וֹת (bā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land they will know וְיָדְע֖וּ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD.’” יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Ezekiel 30:26 NIVEzekiel 30:26 NLT Ezekiel 30:26 ESV Ezekiel 30:26 NASB Ezekiel 30:26 KJV Ezekiel 30:26 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 30:26 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 30:26 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 30:26 French Bible Ezekiel 30:26 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 30:26 I will scatter the Egyptians among (Ezek. 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