Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are crushed. New Living Translation And the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD when I have set Egypt on fire and destroyed all their allies. English Standard Version Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have set fire to Egypt, and all her helpers are broken. Berean Standard Bible Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered. Berean Literal Bible And they will know that I am YHWH, in My giving forth a fire in Egypt, so that are broken all her helpers. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then they will know that I am the LORD, When I have set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are destroyed. New American Standard Bible “And they will know that I am the LORD, When I set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are broken. NASB 1995 “And they will know that I am the LORD, When I set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are broken. NASB 1977 “And they will know that I am the LORD, When I set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are broken. Legacy Standard Bible And they will know that I am Yahweh, When I set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are broken. Amplified Bible “And they will know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD, When I have set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are shattered and destroyed. Berean Annotated Bible Then they will know that I am the LORD {YHWH} when I set fire to Egypt (land of bondage) and all her helpers are shattered. Christian Standard Bible They will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all its allies are shattered. Holman Christian Standard Bible They will know that I am Yahweh when I set fire to Egypt and all its allies are shattered. American Standard Version And they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed. Contemporary English Version I will set fire to your land, and anyone who defended your nation will die. Then you will know that I am the LORD. English Revised Version And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then they will know that I am the LORD, because I will set fire to Egypt and all her defenders will be killed. Good News Translation When I set fire to Egypt and all her defenders are killed, then they will know that I am the LORD. International Standard Version They will know that I am the LORD when I kindle my fire in Egypt and all who help her are crushed. NET Bible They will know that I am the LORD when I ignite a fire in Egypt and all her allies are defeated. New Heart English Bible They shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered. World English Bible They will know that I am Yahweh when I have set a fire in Egypt, and all her helpers are destroyed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they have known that I [am] YHWH, "" In My giving fire against Egypt, "" And all her helpers have been broken. Berean Literal Bible And they will know that I am YHWH, in My giving forth a fire in Egypt, so that are broken all her helpers. Young's Literal Translation And they have known that I am Jehovah, In My giving fire against Egypt, And broken have been all her helpers. Smith's Literal Translation And they knew that I am Jehovah in my giving fire in Egypt, and all her helpers were broken. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall know that I am the Lord: when I shall have set a fire in Egypt, and all the helpers thereof shall be destroyed. Catholic Public Domain Version And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I will have brought a fire into Egypt, and when all its helpers will have been worn away. New American Bible They shall know that I am the LORD, when I set fire to Egypt, and all its allies are shattered. New Revised Standard Version Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set fire to Egypt, and all who help it are broken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have kindled a fire in Egypt and all her helpers are defeated. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH, for I kindled fire in Egypt, and all of her helpers are defeated OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they shall know that I am the LORD, When I have set a fire in Egypt, And all her helpers are destroyed. Brenton Septuagint Translation and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall send fire upon Egypt, and when all that help her shall be broken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament for Egypt…7They will be desolate among desolate lands, and their cities will lie among ruined cities. 8Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered. 9On that day messengers will go out from Me in ships to frighten Cush out of complacency. Anguish will come upon them on the day of Egypt’s doom. For it is indeed coming.… Cross References 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. when I set fire to Egypt Jeremiah 43:12-13 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. / He will demolish the sacred pillars of the temple of the sun in the land of Egypt, and he will burn down the temples of the gods of Egypt.’” Exodus 9:23-24 So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt. / The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation. Psalm 105:32 He gave them hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land. and all her helpers are shattered. Isaiah 31:3 But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. Isaiah 30:7 Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still. Isaiah 30:5 everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them. They bring neither help nor benefit, but only shame and disgrace.” 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 46:25-26 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. Isaiah 13:6-9 Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. / Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. … Jeremiah 25:19 Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officials, his leaders, and all his people; Joel 3:19 Egypt will become desolate, and Edom a desert wasteland, because of the violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood. Zechariah 10:11 They will pass through the sea of distress and strike the waves of the sea; all the depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart. Treasury of Scripture 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. shall know Ezekiel 28:24,26 And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel, nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about them, that despised them; and they shall know that I am the Lord GOD… Ezekiel 29:6,9,16 And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel… Psalm 58:11 So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth. when I Ezekiel 30:14,16 And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No… Ezekiel 22:31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. destroyed [heb] broken Ezekiel 30:6 Thus saith the LORD; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord GOD. Jump to Previous Broken Crushed Destroyed Egypt Fire HelpersJump to Next Broken Crushed Destroyed Egypt Fire HelpersEzekiel 30 1. The desolation of Egypt and her helpers20. The arm of Babylon shall be strengthened to break the arm of Egypt. Then they will know that I am the LORD This phrase emphasizes the recurring theme in Ezekiel that God's actions are meant to reveal His identity and sovereignty. Throughout the book, God declares His intention to make Himself known to both Israel and the nations. This revelation often comes through acts of judgment or deliverance, underscoring His power and authority. The phrase echoes similar declarations in Ezekiel 6:7 and 7:4, where God's judgments serve as a means for people to recognize His divine nature. when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered 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 restoration. 2. Egypt A powerful nation in the ancient Near East, often seen as a symbol of worldly power and opposition to God's people. In this context, Egypt is under God's judgment. 3. Helpers of Egypt Refers to the allies and supporters of Egypt, likely other nations or groups that aligned themselves with Egypt politically or militarily. 4. The LORD (YHWH) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises. 5. Fire Symbolic of God's judgment and purification, often used in the Bible to represent divine wrath and cleansing. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is in control of all nations and their destinies. No power is beyond His reach or judgment. The Certainty of Divine Judgment God's judgment is certain and serves as a reminder of His holiness and justice. It calls for repentance and humility before Him. Recognition of God's Authority The ultimate purpose of God's actions is that people will know He is the LORD. Our lives should reflect a recognition of His authority. The Futility of Trusting in Worldly Powers Trusting in nations or alliances instead of God leads to downfall. Our reliance should be on God alone. The Call to Repentance and Faithfulness In light of God's judgment, we are called to examine our lives, repent of sin, and remain faithful to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 30:8?2. How does Ezekiel 30:8 emphasize God's power in executing judgment on Egypt? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's sovereignty from Ezekiel 30:8? 4. How does Ezekiel 30:8 connect to God's judgment in other Bible passages? 5. In what ways can Ezekiel 30:8 inspire us to trust God's justice today? 6. How can understanding Ezekiel 30:8 impact our view of God's righteousness? 7. What does Ezekiel 30:8 reveal about God's judgment on Egypt? 8. How does Ezekiel 30:8 fit into the broader context of biblical prophecy? 9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Ezekiel 30:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 30? 11. Historically and archaeologically, is there evidence to support the repeated cycles of rebellion and divine judgment described throughout Ezekiel 20? 12. According to Ezekiel 30:13, idols in Egypt would be destroyed and images removed; where is the evidence for this large-scale religious purging in Egyptian history? 13. Ezekiel 30:10 predicts that Nebuchadnezzar would devastate Egypt; why do some archaeological findings not clearly corroborate such a massive conquest? 14. If Ezekiel 30 as a whole is taken literally, why do we not see conclusive archeological or historical confirmation of these catastrophic outcomes across Egypt and the surrounding nations? What Does Ezekiel 30:8 Mean Then they will know that I am the LORD• The recurring refrain in Ezekiel underscores God’s purpose: judgment is never random; it serves to reveal His lordship (Exodus 7:5; Ezekiel 6:7; 25:11). • In Egypt’s case, centuries of idolatry and pride (Isaiah 19:1–4) blinded them to the true God. The coming calamity would strip away every illusion, leaving only the unmistakable reality of the LORD’s sovereignty. • For Israel—listening from exile—this reminder of God’s supremacy reinforced hope. If He can humble mighty Egypt, He can also restore His covenant people (Ezekiel 36:23). when I set fire to Egypt • “Fire” often pictures devastating judgment that consumes every layer of society (Ezekiel 30:14–16; Amos 1:4). Here it is literal warfare and burning cities under Nebuchadnezzar’s campaign (Jeremiah 46:13). • God calls the flames “My fire,” emphasizing that human armies are merely instruments in His hand (Isaiah 10:5–6). • The nation that once enslaved Israel would experience the same consuming justice it had meted out, proving the LORD’s perfect equity (Exodus 15:7). and all her helpers are shattered • Egypt’s allies—Put, Cush, Lydia, Arabia, Libya (Ezekiel 30:5–6)—trusted political coalitions instead of God (Isaiah 31:1–3). Every partner would collapse, showing the futility of human strength. • “Shattered” evokes pottery smashed beyond repair (Psalm 2:9), a vivid image of total defeat. • The downfall of Egypt’s support network also warned Judah not to lean on foreign powers but to return to the LORD alone (Jeremiah 2:18–19). summary Ezekiel 30:8 announces a threefold message: God’s supremacy will be recognized, His judgment will burn through Egypt, and every ally she trusts will crumble. The verse calls believers to stand in awe of a God who rules nations, judges sin with perfect justice, and uses history itself to reveal His unchanging lordship. Hebrew Then they will knowוְיָדְע֖וּ (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 אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when I set בְּתִתִּי־ (bə·ṯit·tî-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set fire אֵ֣שׁ (’êš) Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire to Egypt בְּמִצְרַ֔יִם (bə·miṣ·ra·yim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every her helpers עֹזְרֶֽיהָ׃ (‘ō·zə·re·hā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid are shattered.’ וְנִשְׁבְּר֖וּ (wə·niš·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces Links Ezekiel 30:8 NIVEzekiel 30:8 NLT Ezekiel 30:8 ESV Ezekiel 30:8 NASB Ezekiel 30:8 KJV Ezekiel 30:8 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 30:8 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 30:8 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 30:8 French Bible Ezekiel 30:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 30:8 They shall know that I am Yahweh (Ezek. 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