15 It shall be the smallest of the kingdoms, neither shall it exalt itself anymore above the nations: for I will diminish them, that they shall no more rule the nations.

16 And it shall be no more the confidence of the house of Israel, to bring their [a]iniquity to remembrance by looking after them, so shall they know that I am the Lord God.

17 ¶ In the [b]seven and twentieth year also in the first month, and in the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord unto me, saying,

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 29:16 Lest I should by this means punish their sins.
  2. Ezekiel 29:17 Counting from the captivity of Jeconiah.

15 It will be the lowliest of kingdoms and will never again exalt itself above the other nations.(A) I will make it so weak that it will never again rule over the nations. 16 Egypt will no longer be a source of confidence(B) for the people of Israel but will be a reminder(C) of their sin in turning to her for help.(D) Then they will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.(E)’”

Nebuchadnezzar’s Reward

17 In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month on the first day, the word of the Lord came to me:(F)

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