Ezekiel 29:2

“Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Ezekiel 29:2

Sonne of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophecie against him, and against all Egypt.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt;
- American Standard Version (1901)

Son of man, let your face be turned against Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and be a prophet against him and against all Egypt:
- Basic English Bible

Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against the whole of Egypt;
- Darby Bible

Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:
- Webster's Bible

Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.
- World English Bible

`Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy concerning him, and concerning Egypt -- all of it.
- Youngs Literal Bible

'Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Ezekiel 29:2

Wesley's Notes for Ezekiel 29:2


29:1 The tenth year - Of Jeconiah's captivity.

29:3 The great dragon - The crocodile; our prophet, as well as Isaiah, compares the Egyptian king to that devouring serpent, or dragon. That lieth - Not only at rest, but waiting for prey. My river - My kingdom, power, riches, and forces, all the strength and glory of Egypt.

29:4 Put hooks - The Allegory is continued. The fish - The people of Egypt. To stick - To adhere to their king.


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