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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ezekiel 29 - Introduction

The judgment of Pharaoh for his treachery to Israel. The desolation of Egypt. The restoration thereof after forty years. Egypt the reward of Nebuchadrezzar. Israel shall be restored.

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See also Ezekiel 29 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    In Ezek. 29–32 we read prophecies against Egypt which, uttered (with the exception of Ezekiel 29:17 to the end) in regular succession, predict the downfall of Pharaoh Hophra and the desolation of Egyp...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    ORACLES AGAINST AMMON (EZEKIEL 25:1), MOAB (EZEKIEL 25:8) EDOM (EZEKIEL 25:12), PHILISTIA (EZEKIEL 25:17). All of these petty powers wer

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Prophecy against Egypt With the exception of the passage ch. Ezekiel 29:17-21 the prophecies against Egypt belong to a time shortly anterior to the fall of Jerusalem or shortly after it. Ch. 29 is da...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Why does Ezekiel devote such a large section of his book to the overthrow of Egypt? 2. Chronologically, what is the relationship of the Egyptian oracles to the destruction of J...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (c-0) (The title of this book, 'Ezekiel'), Meaning, 'Strength of God.' captives (d-25) Lit. 'captivity.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXIX. The series of prophecies against Egypt, occupying the four following Chapter s, and containing seven separate prophecies, were all delivered in regular order, except the short one at the close o...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 29 This chapter contains a prophecy against Pharaoh king of Egypt; and of the destruction of the land of Egypt; and of the restoration of it after a certain time. The time of...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The desolation of Egypt. (1-16) Also a promise of mercy to Israel. (17-21)...

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