Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“Then all the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am the Lord,
Because they have been only a staff made of reed to the house of Israel.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

Then all the inhabitants of Egypt
will know that I am Yahweh,
for they have been a staff made of reed
to the house of Israel.

International Standard Version

"Then everyone living in Egypt will know that I am the LORD, because they have been an unreliable ally to the house of Israel.

A Conservative Version

And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

American Standard Version

And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

Amplified


“And all the inhabitants of Egypt will know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord,
Because they have been [only] a staff made of [fragile] reeds to the house of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

And it will be clear to all the people of Egypt that I am the Lord, because you have been a false support to the children of Israel.

Darby Translation

And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

Julia Smith Translation

And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they were a support of reed to the house of Israel:

King James 2000

And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of rod to the house of Israel.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And all of the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I [am] Yahweh, because of their being a staff of reed for the house of Israel.

Modern King James verseion

And all the people of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

that all they which dwell in Egypt, may know, that I am the LORD: because thou hast been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

NET Bible

Then all those living in Egypt will know that I am the Lord because they were a reed staff for the house of Israel;

New Heart English Bible

All the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

The Emphasized Bible

So shall all the inhabitants of Egypt know that I, am Yahweh, Because they were a staff of reed to the house of Israel:

Webster

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.

World English Bible

All the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am Yahweh, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

Youngs Literal Translation

And known have all inhabitants of Egypt That I am Jehovah, Because of their being a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And all the inhabitants
ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

of Egypt
מצרים 
Mitsrayim 
Usage: 681

that I am the Lord

Usage: 0

משׁענת משׁענה 
Mish`enah 
Usage: 12

of reed
קנה 
Qaneh 
Usage: 62

to the house
בּית 
Bayith 
Usage: 2053

References

Morish

Smith

Watsons

Context Readings

Yahweh's Judgment Upon Egypt

5 I will abandon you to the wilderness and all the fish of your rivers. You will fall on the open field. You will not be brought together or gathered. I have given you for food to the beasts of the earth and to the birds of the sky. 6 “Then all the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am the Lord,
Because they have been only a staff made of reed to the house of Israel.
7 When they took hold of you with the hand, you broke and tore all their hands. When they leaned on you, you broke and made all their loins quake.


Cross References

2 Kings 18:21

You rely on Egypt that broken reed of a staff. If a man leans on it (relies on its power) his hand (strength) will be pierced (wounded) (diminished). So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who put their faith in him.

Isaiah 36:6

When you trust Egypt, you trust a broken stick for a staff. If you lean on it, it stabs your hand and goes through it. This is what Pharaoh king of Egypt is like for everyone who trusts him.

Exodus 9:14

If you do not, he will send his worst plagues to strike you, your officials, and everyone else in your country. Then you will find out that no one can oppose Jehovah.

Exodus 14:18

Then the Egyptians will know that I am Jehovah, when I am honored through Pharaoh, through his chariots and his horsemen.

Isaiah 20:5-6

Those who trusted in Cush and boasted in Egypt will be afraid and put to shame.

Isaiah 30:2-7

You go to Egypt for help without asking for my advice. You want Egypt to protect you. You put your trust in Egypt's military might.

Isaiah 31:1-3

How horrible it will be for those who go to Egypt for help! Cursed are those who rely on very strong warhorses, who depend on many chariots. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel. They do not seek Jehovah.

Jeremiah 2:36

You change your mind so easily. You will be shamed by Egypt as you were shamed by Assyria.

Lamentations 4:17

Our eyes are still wasting away in looking for our false help. We watch for a nation unable to give salvation.

Ezekiel 28:22-24

You must say,, The Lord Jehovah says: I am against you, O Sidon! I will be glorified in your midst. Then they will know that I am Jehovah when I execute judgments in her. I will manifest my holiness in her.

Ezekiel 28:26

They will live in it securely. They will build houses, plant vineyards and live securely when I execute judgments upon all who scorn them round about them. Then they will know that I am Jehovah their God!'

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