Ezekiel 32:20
New International Version
They will fall among those killed by the sword. The sword is drawn; let her be dragged off with all her hordes.

New Living Translation
The Egyptians will fall with the many who have died by the sword, for the sword is drawn against them. Egypt and its hordes will be dragged away to their judgment.

English Standard Version
They shall fall amid those who are slain by the sword. Egypt is delivered to the sword; drag her away, and all her multitudes.

Berean Standard Bible
They will fall among those slain by the sword. The sword is appointed! Let them drag her away along with all her multitudes.

King James Bible
They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her multitudes.

New King James Version
“They shall fall in the midst of those slain by the sword; She is delivered to the sword, Drawing her and all her multitudes.

New American Standard Bible
They shall fall in the midst of those who are killed by the sword. She is turned over to the sword; they have dragged her and all her hordes away.

NASB 1995
“They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain by the sword. She is given over to the sword; they have drawn her and all her hordes away.

NASB 1977
“They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain by the sword. She is given over to the sword; they have drawn her and all her multitudes away.

Legacy Standard Bible
They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain by the sword. She is given over to the sword; they have drawn her and all her multitude away.

Amplified Bible
They will fall among those who are slain by the sword. She (Egypt) is handed over to the sword; they have drawn her and all her hordes away [to judgment].

Christian Standard Bible
They will fall among those slain by the sword. A sword is appointed! They drag her and all her hordes away.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will fall among those slain by the sword. A sword is appointed! They drag her and all her hordes away.

American Standard Version
They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword; draw her away and all her multitudes.

Contemporary English Version
You cannot escape! The enemy's sword is ready to slaughter every one of you.

English Revised Version
They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword: draw her away and all her multitudes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The Egyptians will lie among those who were killed in battle. A sword has been drawn. Drag Egypt and all its people away.

Good News Translation
"The people of Egypt will fall with those who are killed in battle. A sword is ready to kill them all.

International Standard Version
"They'll die along with others who are killed violently. Egypt has been given over to violence, which will carry off both it and its hordes."

Majority Standard Bible
They will fall among those slain by the sword. The sword is appointed! Let them drag her away along with all her multitudes.

NET Bible
They will fall among those killed by the sword. The sword is drawn; they carry her and all her hordes away.

New Heart English Bible
They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword; draw her away and all her multitudes.

Webster's Bible Translation
They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her multitudes.

World English Bible
They will fall among those who are slain by the sword. She is delivered to the sword. Draw her away with all her multitudes.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They fall in the midst of the pierced of the sword, "" She has been given [to] the sword, "" They drew her out, and all her multitude.

Young's Literal Translation
In the midst of the pierced of the sword they fall, To the sword she hath been given, They drew her out, and all her multitude.

Smith's Literal Translation
In the midst of the wounded of the sword shall they fall: she was given to the sword: do ye draw her out and all her multitude.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain with the sword : the sword is given, they have drawn her down, and all her people.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They will fall by the sword in the midst of the slain. The sword has been given. They have dragged her down, with all her people.

New American Bible
Among those slain by the sword they will fall, for the sword has been appointed! Seize Egypt and all its hordes.

New Revised Standard Version
They shall fall among those who are killed by the sword. Egypt has been handed over to the sword; carry away both it and its hordes.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain by the sword; they shall bring her to ruin, and all her strength.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And with the slain of the sword they shall fall, and they shall drag him away, and all his army
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword; she is delivered to the sword; draw her down and all her multitudes.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They shall fall with him in the midst of them that are slain with the sword, and all his strength shall perish: the giants also shall say to thee,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Egypt Cast into the Pit
19Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised! 20They will fall among those slain by the sword. The sword is appointed! Let them drag her away along with all her multitudes. 21Mighty chiefs will speak from the midst of Sheol about Egypt and her allies: ‘They have come down and lie with the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.’…

Cross References
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 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.

Revelation 19:17-18
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.”

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.

Jeremiah 25:33
Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground.

Revelation 20:13-15
The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. / Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. / And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Isaiah 66:24
“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”

Matthew 25:41
Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

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?” ...

Revelation 6:8
Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth.

Isaiah 38:18
For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

Matthew 8:12
But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Isaiah 5:14
Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers!

Luke 16:23
In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.

Isaiah 30:33
For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze.


Treasury of Scripture

They shall fall in the middle of them that are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her multitudes.

fall

Ezekiel 32:23-26,29,30
Whose graves are set in the sides of the pit, and her company is round about her grave: all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which caused terror in the land of the living…

Ezekiel 29:8-12
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee…

she is delivered to the sword.

Psalm 28:3
Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.

Proverbs 24:11
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;

Jeremiah 22:19
He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.

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Ezekiel 32
1. A lamentation for the fearful fall of Egypt
11. The sword of Babylon shall destroy it
17. It shall be brought down to hell, among all the uncircumcised nations














They will fall
This phrase indicates a definitive action and outcome. In the Hebrew text, the verb used here is "נָפַל" (naphal), which means to fall, lie, or be cast down. This word often signifies a downfall or defeat, particularly in a military or judgment context. Historically, this reflects the fate of nations and individuals who oppose God's will, as seen throughout the Old Testament. The imagery of falling is a powerful reminder of the consequences of pride and rebellion against God.

among those slain by the sword
The phrase "slain by the sword" is a common biblical expression denoting death in battle or execution. The Hebrew word for sword, "חֶרֶב" (chereb), is often used metaphorically to represent divine judgment. In the context of Ezekiel, this phrase underscores the severity of God's judgment against Egypt and other nations. It serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of divine justice and the ultimate fate of those who oppose God's purposes.

The sword is drawn
This phrase suggests readiness and imminent action. The drawing of the sword symbolizes the execution of judgment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a drawn sword was a clear sign of impending battle or punishment. This imagery is consistent with the prophetic messages throughout Ezekiel, where God is depicted as a warrior executing judgment on rebellious nations. It emphasizes the certainty and immediacy of God's actions.

Let her be dragged off
The imagery of being "dragged off" conveys a sense of helplessness and defeat. In the Hebrew, the verb "סָחַב" (sachab) implies being pulled or carried away, often against one's will. This reflects the fate of conquered peoples in the ancient world, who were often taken captive and led away from their homeland. In the context of Ezekiel, it illustrates the totality of Egypt's defeat and the inescapable nature of God's judgment.

with all her multitudes
The term "multitudes" refers to the vast numbers of people, armies, or resources. In Hebrew, "הָמוֹן" (hamon) can mean a multitude, crowd, or abundance. This word highlights the scale of Egypt's population and power, which, despite its size, is unable to withstand God's judgment. It serves as a reminder that no amount of human strength or numbers can stand against the divine will. The inclusion of "all her multitudes" underscores the comprehensive nature of the judgment, affecting every aspect of the nation.

(20) Draw her.--Viz., down to her judgment.

Verse 20. - She is delivered to the sword; better, with the margin of the Revised Version, the sword is appointed - possibly, as Ewald suggests, with reference to the practice of burying a warrior with his sword beneath his head (comp. Ver. 27). Draw her, etc. The command would seem to be given, so to speak, to the warders of Sheol. They am to receive the new comers and take them to their appointed place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They will fall
יִפֹּ֑לוּ (yip·pō·lū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

among
בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

those slain
חַלְלֵי־ (ḥal·lê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted

by the sword.
חֶ֖רֶב (ḥe·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

The sword
חֶ֣רֶב (ḥe·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

is appointed!
נִתָּ֔נָה (nit·tā·nāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

They drag her away
מָשְׁכ֥וּ (mā·šə·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4900: To draw, drag

along with all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

her multitudes.
הֲמוֹנֶֽיהָ׃ (hă·mō·w·ne·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth


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