17 And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
17 In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month on the first day, the word of the Lord came to me:
17 In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me:
17 In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, God's Message came to me:
17 And it came to pass in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
17 On April 26, the first day of the new year, during the twenty-seventh year of King Jehoiachin's captivity, this message came to me from the Lord :
19 Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the Lord.
19 So I will inflict punishment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the Lord.' "
19 Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt. Then they will know that I am the Lord."
19 That's how I'll punish Egypt, and that's how she'll realize that I am God.'"
19 Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt, Then they shall know that I am the Lord." ' "
19 And so I will greatly punish Egypt, and they will know that I am the Lord ."
(Read Ezekiel 30:1-19)
The prophecy of the destruction of Egypt is very full. Those who take their lot with God's enemies, shall be with them in punishment. The king of Babylon and his army shall be instruments of this destruction. God often makes one wicked man a scourge to another. No place in the land of Egypt shall escape the fury of the Chaldeans. The Lord is known by the judgments he executes. Yet these are only present effects of the Divine displeasure, not worthy of our fear, compared with the wrath to come, from which Jesus delivers his people.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:17
Commentary on Ezekiel 29:17-21
(Read Ezekiel 29:17-21)
The besiegers of Tyre obtained little plunder. But when God employs ambitious or covetous men, he will recompense them according to the desires of their hearts; for every man shall have his reward. God had mercy in store for the house of Israel soon after. The history of nations best explains ancient prophecies. All events fulfil the Scriptures. Thus, in the deepest scenes of adversity, the Lord sows the seed of our future prosperity. Happy are those who desire his favour, grace, and image; they will delight in his service, and not covet any earthly recompence; and the blessings they have chosen shall be sure to them for ever.