Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “You too, Pharaoh, will be broken and will lie among the uncircumcised, with those killed by the sword. New Living Translation “You too, Egypt, will lie crushed and broken among the outcasts, all slaughtered by the sword. English Standard Version But as for you, you shall be broken and lie among the uncircumcised, with those who are slain by the sword. Berean Standard Bible But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. Berean Literal Bible And you, in the midst of the uncircumcised, you will be broken, and you will lie with those slain by the sword. King James Bible Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword. New King James Version Yes, you shall be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, And lie with those slain by the sword. New American Standard Bible But in the midst of the uncircumcised you will be broken and lie with those killed by the sword. NASB 1995 “But in the midst of the uncircumcised you will be broken and lie with those slain by the sword. NASB 1977 “But in the midst of the uncircumcised you will be broken and lie with those slain by the sword. Legacy Standard Bible But as for you, in the midst of the uncircumcised you will be broken and lie with those slain by the sword. Amplified Bible But you will be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised and you will lie [without honors] with those who are slain by the sword. Berean Annotated Bible But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. Christian Standard Bible But you will be shattered and will lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. Holman Christian Standard Bible But you will be shattered and will lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. American Standard Version But thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain by the sword. Contemporary English Version You Egyptians will be cruelly defeated, and you will be buried alongside these other godless soldiers who died in battle. English Revised Version But thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain by the sword. GOD'S WORD® Translation "You Egyptians will be crushed with the godless people, and you will lie with those who were killed in battle. Good News Translation "That is how the Egyptians will lie crushed among the uncircumcised who were killed in battle. International Standard Version You'll be broken, and you'll lie down with the uncircumcised who died violently. NET Bible "But as for you, in the midst of the uncircumcised you will be broken, and you will lie with those killed by the sword. New Heart English Bible "But you shall be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shall lie with those who are slain by the sword. Webster's Bible Translation Yes, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. World English Bible “But you will be broken among the uncircumcised, and will lie with those who are slain by the sword. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you are broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, "" And lie with the pierced of the sword. Berean Literal Bible And you, in the midst of the uncircumcised, you will be broken, and you will lie with those slain by the sword. Young's Literal Translation And thou, in the midst of the uncircumcised art broken, And dost lie with the pierced of the sword. Smith's Literal Translation And thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and thou shalt lie with the wounded of the sword. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo thou also shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt sleep with them that are slain by the sword. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, you also will be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and you will sleep with those who were slain by the sword. New American Bible But as for you, among the uncircumcised you will be broken and laid to rest with those slain by the sword. New Revised Standard Version So you shall be broken and lie among the uncircumcised, with those who are killed by the sword. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou also shall sleep among the uncircumcised and shall lie among the slain by the sword. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But you shall lie down among the uncircumcised, and you shall sleep with those slain by the sword OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But thou, in the midst of the uncircumcised shalt thou be broken and lie, even with them that are slain by the sword. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised, with them that have been slain by the sword. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Egypt Cast into the Pit…27They do not lie down with the fallen warriors of old, who went down to Sheol with their weapons of war, whose swords were placed under their heads, whose shields rested on their bones, although the terror of the mighty was once in the land of the living. 28But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. 29Edom is there, and all her kings and princes, who despite their might are laid among those slain by the sword. They lie down with the uncircumcised, with those who descend to the Pit.… Cross References But you too will be shattered Jeremiah 19:11 and you are to proclaim to them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I will shatter this nation and this city, like one shatters a potter’s jar that can never again be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room to bury them. Isaiah 30:14 It will break in pieces like a potter’s jar, shattered so that no fragment can be found. Not a shard will be found in the dust large enough to scoop the coals from a hearth or to skim the water from a cistern.” Jeremiah 51:8 Suddenly Babylon has fallen and been shattered. Wail for her; get her balm for her pain; perhaps she can be healed. and lie down among the uncircumcised, Ezekiel 31:18 Who then is like you in glory and greatness among the trees of Eden? You also will be brought down to the depths of the earth to be with the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, declares the Lord GOD.’” Ezekiel 28:10 You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. For I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.” Jeremiah 9:25-26 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh— / Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair of their temples. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.” with those slain by the sword. Isaiah 14:19 But you are cast out of your grave like a rejected branch, covered by those slain with the sword, and dumped into a rocky pit like a carcass trampled underfoot. Lamentations 2:21 Both young and old lie together in the dust of the streets. My young men and maidens have fallen by the sword. You have slain them in the day of Your anger; You have slaughtered them without compassion. Jeremiah 18:21 Therefore, hand their children over to famine; pour out the power of the sword upon them. Let their wives become childless and widowed; let their husbands be slain by disease, their young men struck down by the sword in battle. Isaiah 14:9-11 Sheol beneath is eager to meet you upon your arrival. It stirs the spirits of the dead to greet you—all the rulers of the earth. It makes all the kings of the nations rise from their thrones. / They will all respond to you, saying, “You too have become weak, as we are; you have become like us!” / Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket. Jeremiah 50:27 Kill all her young bulls; let them go down to the slaughter. Woe to them, for their day has come—the time of their punishment. Ezekiel 31:16-17 I made the nations quake at the sound of its downfall, when I cast it down to Sheol with those who descend to the Pit. Then all the trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, all the well-watered trees, were consoled in the earth below. / They too descended with it to Sheol, to those slain by the sword. As its allies they had lived in its shade among the nations. Isaiah 14:15-19 But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. / Those who see you will stare; they will ponder your fate: “Is this the man who shook the earth and made the kingdoms tremble, / who turned the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who refused to let the captives return to their homes?” … Jeremiah 51:39 While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast, and I will make them drunk so that they may revel; then they will fall asleep forever and never wake up, declares the LORD. Ezekiel 26:20 then I will bring you down with those who descend to the Pit, to the people of antiquity. I will make you dwell in the earth below like the ancient ruins, with those who descend to the Pit, so that you will no longer be inhabited or set in splendor in the land of the living. Isaiah 34:2-3 The LORD is angry with all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will devote them to destruction; He will give them over to slaughter. / Their slain will be left unburied, and the stench of their corpses will rise; the mountains will flow with their blood. Treasury of Scripture Yes, you shall be broken in the middle of the uncircumcised, and shall lie with them that are slain with the sword. Daniel 2:34,35 Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces… Jump to Previous Bed Broken Circumcision Death Killed Lie Midst Pharaoh Pierced Rest Slain Sword UncircumcisedJump to Next Bed Broken Circumcision Death Killed Lie Midst Pharaoh Pierced Rest Slain Sword UncircumcisedEzekiel 32 1. A lamentation for the fearful fall of Egypt11. The sword of Babylon shall destroy it 17. It shall be brought down to hell, among all the uncircumcised nations But you too will be shattered This phrase is a direct address to Pharaoh and Egypt, indicating their impending downfall. The imagery of being "shattered" suggests complete destruction and defeat, a common theme in prophetic literature where God judges nations for their pride and idolatry. Historically, Egypt was a powerful nation, often seen as invincible, but this prophecy underscores the sovereignty of God over all nations, regardless of their might. and lie down among the uncircumcised with those slain by the sword Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic actions. 2. Egypt The nation being addressed in this chapter. Egypt was a powerful kingdom often at odds with Israel and Judah, and it is being judged by God for its pride and idolatry. 3. The Uncircumcised This term refers to those who are not part of the covenant community of Israel. In this context, it symbolizes those who are outside of God's favor and protection. 4. The Slain by the Sword This phrase indicates those who have died in battle, often as a result of divine judgment. 5. Babylonian Exile The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, a time of significant prophetic activity and reflection on God's judgment and promises. Teaching Points The Consequences of PrideJust as Egypt was judged for its arrogance, we must guard against pride in our own lives, recognizing that all power and success come from God. The Reality of Divine Judgment God's judgment is real and inevitable for those who oppose Him. This should motivate us to live righteously and share the gospel with others. The Importance of Covenant Relationship Being part of God's covenant community offers protection and blessing. We should value our relationship with God and live in obedience to His commands. The Transience of Earthly Power Earthly kingdoms and powers are temporary. Our ultimate allegiance should be to God's eternal kingdom. Hope in God's Sovereignty Even in judgment, God is sovereign and His purposes are ultimately for the good of His people. We can trust Him in all circumstances. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 32:28?2. How does Ezekiel 32:28 illustrate the consequences of sin for nations today? 3. What lessons can modern believers learn from the fate of the "uncircumcised"? 4. How does Ezekiel 32:28 connect with Romans 6:23 about sin's wages? 5. How can we apply Ezekiel 32:28 to our personal spiritual accountability? 6. What role does divine justice play in the message of Ezekiel 32:28? 7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 32:28? 8. How does Ezekiel 32:28 fit into the overall message of Ezekiel? 9. What theological themes are present in Ezekiel 32:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 32? 11. What does the Bible say about God versus Satan? 12. Ezekiel 32:11-15 - Do these specific predictions of destruction align with known Egyptian history, or are there discrepancies that suggest a historical or prophetic mismatch? 13. How do we reconcile Ezekiel 28:8-10 depicting a gruesome downfall of Tyre's king with external historical accounts that fail to confirm such a specific fate? 14. What are the works of the devil? What Does Ezekiel 32:28 Mean But you too• God directs these words to Pharaoh and Egypt, adding them to the long list of nations already judged in Ezekiel 32:17–26. • The phrase insists that Egypt is not exempt; just as Assyria, Elam, and others fell (Ezekiel 31:18; 32:22–23), so will Egypt. • Romans 2:11 reminds that “there is no favoritism with God,” reinforcing the equal standard of divine justice. will be shattered • “Shattered” pictures violent, irreversible ruin, like a clay pot smashed to pieces (Psalm 2:9; Jeremiah 46:12). • Egypt’s military pride would crumble under Babylon’s sword (Ezekiel 30:10). • God’s hand, not mere politics, brings the blow (Isaiah 14:24–25). and lie down • After the shattering comes the silence of death; the once-restless conqueror is forced to “lie down” (Job 3:13; Isaiah 57:2). • This posture points to helplessness—Egypt can neither defend itself nor rise again (Ezekiel 30:13). among the uncircumcised • Burial with the “uncircumcised” marks ultimate disgrace, outside God’s covenant blessings (Ezekiel 28:10; 31:18; 32:19). • For Israel’s audience, uncircumcision symbolized spiritual rebellion (Genesis 17:14; Judges 15:18). • Egypt’s famed religion and wisdom cannot secure a privileged grave; covenant loyalty alone does that (Colossians 2:11-13). with those slain by the sword • The sword is Babylon’s literal weapon (Ezekiel 30:24-25) and God’s chosen instrument of judgment (Jeremiah 25:9). • Egypt joins a mass grave of defeated empires—Assyria, Elam, Meshech, Tubal—already pictured “slain by the sword” (Ezekiel 32:22-26). • Revelation 19:15, 21 shows the same theme: earthly powers fall before the Lord’s sharp sword of judgment. summary Ezekiel 32:28 declares that Egypt, like the other proud nations, will be violently broken, forced into death’s stillness, and buried in shame among covenant outsiders, cut down by God’s appointed sword. The verse underscores the certainty of divine justice, the futility of human pride, and the unchanging standard by which every nation must answer to the Lord. Verse 28. - Yea, thou shalt be broken. The words are obviously addressed to Pharaoh. He must prepare himself for a like doom. His place, proud as he was of his magnificence, shall be with the wild nomad hordes of Scythia.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But you tooוְאַתָּ֗ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you will be shattered תִּשָּׁבַ֥ר (tiš·šā·ḇar) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces and lie down וְתִשְׁכַּ֖ב (wə·ṯiš·kaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down among בְּת֧וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the uncircumcised, עֲרֵלִ֛ים (‘ă·rê·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6189: Having foreskin (uncircumcised) with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among those slain חַלְלֵי־ (ḥal·lê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted by the sword. חָֽרֶב׃ (ḥā·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword Links Ezekiel 32:28 NIVEzekiel 32:28 NLT Ezekiel 32:28 ESV Ezekiel 32:28 NASB Ezekiel 32:28 KJV Ezekiel 32:28 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 32:28 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 32:28 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 32:28 French Bible Ezekiel 32:28 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 32:28 But you shall be broken (Ezek. 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