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New American Standard Bible
Because they have been only a
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
will know that I am Yahweh,
for they
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.
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Egypt » As a power, was » Treacherous
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 29:6
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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
Because they have been only a
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!'