Ezekiel 29:20

“I haue giuen him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he serued against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord God.”

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 29:20

I have given him the land of Egypt [for] his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.
- King James Version

"I have given him the land of Egypt {for} his labor which he performed, because they acted for Me, declares the Lord GOD."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his hard work, because they were working for me, says the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- Darby Bible

I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor with which he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.
- Webster's Bible

I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they worked for me, says the Lord Yahweh.
- World English Bible

His wage for which he laboured I have given to him, The land of Egypt -- in that they wrought for Me, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible

I have given him the land of Egypt as his hire for which he served, because they wrought for Me, saith the Lord GOD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Ezekiel 29:20

Wesley's Notes for Ezekiel 29:20

29:20 They - The Babylonians. For me - God's work was doing by them, tho' they thought nothing less.


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