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Ezekiel 29:20
"I have given him the land of Egypt for the hard work which he did [against Tyre], because they did it for Me," says the Lord GOD.
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Christian Standard Bible®
I have given him the land of Egypt as the pay he labored for, since they worked for me.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.
I have given him the land of Egypt as the pay he labored for, since they worked for me.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.
Hebrew Names Version
I have given him the land of Mitzrayim as his recompense for which he served, because they worked for me, says the Lord GOD.
I have given him the land of Mitzrayim as his recompense for which he served, because they worked for me, says the Lord GOD.
King James Version
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 .
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 .
English Standard Version
I have given him the land of Egypt as his payment for which he labored, because they worked for me, declares the Lord God .
I have given him the land of Egypt as his payment for which he labored, because they worked for me, declares the Lord God .
New American Standard Bible
"I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor which he performed, because they acted for Me," declares the Lord GOD.
"I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor which he performed, because they acted for Me," declares the Lord GOD.
New Century Version
I am giving Nebuchadnezzar the land of Egypt as a reward for working hard for me, says the Lord God .
I am giving Nebuchadnezzar the land of Egypt as a reward for working hard for me, says the Lord God .
World English 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.
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they worked for me, says the Lord Yahweh.
Geneva Bible (1587)
I haue giuen him the land of Egypt for his labour, that he serued against it, because they wrought for me, sayth the Lord God.
I haue giuen him the land of Egypt for his labour, that he serued against it, because they wrought for me, sayth the Lord God.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor which he performed, because they acted for Me," declares the Lord GOD.
"I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor which he performed, because they acted for Me," declares the Lord GOD.
Legacy Standard Bible
I have given him the land of Egypt for his work which he labored because they acted for Me," declares Lord Yahweh.
I have given him the land of Egypt for his work which he labored because they acted for Me," declares Lord Yahweh.
Berean Standard Bible
I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his labor, because it was done for Me, declares the Lord GOD.'
I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his labor, because it was done for Me, declares the Lord GOD.'
Contemporary English Version
Egypt will be his reward, because he and his army have been following my orders. I, the Lord God, have spoken.
Egypt will be his reward, because he and his army have been following my orders. I, the Lord God, have spoken.
Complete Jewish Bible
I am giving him the land of Egypt as his wages for which he worked, because they were working for me,' says Adonai Elohim .
I am giving him the land of Egypt as his wages for which he worked, because they were working for me,' says Adonai Elohim .
Darby Translation
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.
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.
Easy-to-Read Version
I will give Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar as a reward for the hard work he did for me." This is what the Lord God said!
I will give Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar as a reward for the hard work he did for me." This is what the Lord God said!
George Lamsa Translation
I have given him the land of Egypt for the labor with which he served against Tyre, says the LORD God.
I have given him the land of Egypt for the labor with which he served against Tyre, says the LORD God.
Good News Translation
I am giving him Egypt in payment for his services, because his army was working for me. I, the Sovereign Lord , have spoken.
I am giving him Egypt in payment for his services, because his army was working for me. I, the Sovereign Lord , have spoken.
Lexham English Bible
As his wages that he worked for, I will give to him the land of Egypt, because they worked for me," declares the Lord Yahweh.
As his wages that he worked for, I will give to him the land of Egypt, because they worked for me," declares the Lord Yahweh.
Literal Translation
For his labor which he served against it, I have given him the land of Egypt, because they worked for Me, declares the Lord Jehovah.
For his labor which he served against it, I have given him the land of Egypt, because they worked for Me, declares the Lord Jehovah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
I wil geue him the londe of Egipte for his laboure, that he toke for me before Tyre.
I wil geue him the londe of Egipte for his laboure, that he toke for me before Tyre.
American Standard Version
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord Jehovah.
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his hard work, because they were working for me, says the Lord.
I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his hard work, because they were working for me, says the Lord.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
I have given him the land of Egypt as his hire for which he served, because they wrought for Me, saith the Lord GOD.
I have given him the land of Egypt as his hire for which he served, because they wrought for Me, saith the Lord GOD.
King James Version (1611)
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.
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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For the worke whiche he wrought about it, I haue geuen him the lande of Egypt, because they wrought for me, sayth the Lorde God.
For the worke whiche he wrought about it, I haue geuen him the lande of Egypt, because they wrought for me, sayth the Lorde God.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
In return for his service wherewith he served against Tyre, I have given him the land of Egypt; thus saith the Lord God:
In return for his service wherewith he served against Tyre, I have given him the land of Egypt; thus saith the Lord God:
English Revised Version
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompence for which he served, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompence for which he served, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and to the werk for which he seruyde to me ayens it; and Y yaf the lond of Egipt to hym, for that that he trauelide to me, seith the Lord God.
and to the werk for which he seruyde to me ayens it; and Y yaf the lond of Egipt to hym, for that that he trauelide to me, seith the Lord God.
Update Bible Version
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they wrought for me, says the Lord Yahweh.
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they wrought for me, says the Lord Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
New English Translation
I have given him the land of Egypt as his compensation for attacking Tyre, because they did it for me, declares the sovereign Lord .
I have given him the land of Egypt as his compensation for attacking Tyre, because they did it for me, declares the sovereign Lord .
New King James Version
I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor, because they worked for Me,' says the Lord GOD.
I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor, because they worked for Me,' says the Lord GOD.
New Living Translation
Yes, I have given him the land of Egypt as a reward for his work, says the Sovereign Lord , because he was working for me when he destroyed Tyre.
Yes, I have given him the land of Egypt as a reward for his work, says the Sovereign Lord , because he was working for me when he destroyed Tyre.
New Life Bible
I have given him the land of Egypt for the work he has done, because he and his army worked for Me," says the Lord God.
I have given him the land of Egypt for the work he has done, because he and his army worked for Me," says the Lord God.
New Revised Standard
I have given him the land of Egypt as his payment for which he labored, because they worked for me, says the Lord God .
I have given him the land of Egypt as his payment for which he labored, because they worked for me, says the Lord God .
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
As a reward for his labour wherewith he hath served, have I given to him the land of Egypt, - in that they wrought for me, Declareth My Lord, Yahweh.
As a reward for his labour wherewith he hath served, have I given to him the land of Egypt, - in that they wrought for me, Declareth My Lord, Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And for the service that he hath done me against it: I have given him the land of Egypt, because he hath laboured for me, saith the Lord God.
And for the service that he hath done me against it: I have given him the land of Egypt, because he hath laboured for me, saith the Lord God.
Revised Standard Version
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he labored, because they worked for me, says the Lord GOD.
I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he labored, because they worked for me, says the Lord GOD.
Young's Literal Translation
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.
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.
Contextual Overview
17In the twenty-seventh year [after King Jehoiachin was taken to Babylon], in the first month, on the first of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 18"Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his army work hard [at My command] against Tyre; every [soldier's] head became bald and every shoulder was worn and peeled [from carrying loads of dirt and stones for siege works]. Yet he had no wages from Tyre [in proportion to the time and labor expended during the siege], either for himself or his army, for the work that he had done against it [for Me]." 19Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. And he will carry off her wealth and capture her spoil and seize her plunder; and it shall be the wages for his army. 20"I have given him the land of Egypt for the hard work which he did [against Tyre], because they did it for Me," says the Lord GOD.21"In that day I will make a horn sprout for the house of Israel, and I will open your mouth among them, and they will know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD [when I renew their strength]."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
labour: or, hire
served: 2 Kings 10:30, Isaiah 10:6, Isaiah 10:7, Isaiah 45:1-3, Jeremiah 25:9
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 2:24 - behold Isaiah 7:20 - shave Isaiah 45:3 - I will give Jeremiah 43:11 - he shall smite Ezekiel 29:8 - I will Ezekiel 32:15 - destitute of that whereof
Cross-References
Genesis 24:67
Then Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and he took Rebekah [in marriage], and she became his wife, and he loved her; therefore Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
Then Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and he took Rebekah [in marriage], and she became his wife, and he loved her; therefore Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
Genesis 29:6
And he asked them, "Is it well with him?" And they said, "He is doing well; look, here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep!"
And he asked them, "Is it well with him?" And they said, "He is doing well; look, here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep!"
Genesis 29:7
Jacob said, "Look, the sun is still high [overhead]; it is a long time before the flocks need to be gathered [in their folds for the night]. Water the sheep, and go, and return them to their pasture."
Jacob said, "Look, the sun is still high [overhead]; it is a long time before the flocks need to be gathered [in their folds for the night]. Water the sheep, and go, and return them to their pasture."
Genesis 30:26
"Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know the work which I have done for you."
"Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know the work which I have done for you."
Hosea 12:12
Now Jacob (Israel) fled into the open country of Aram (Paddan-aram), And [there] Israel (Jacob) worked and served for a wife, And for a wife he kept sheep.
Now Jacob (Israel) fled into the open country of Aram (Paddan-aram), And [there] Israel (Jacob) worked and served for a wife, And for a wife he kept sheep.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died;
For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died;
Ephesians 5:2
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
I have given him the land of Egypt for labour wherewith he served against it, That is, against Tyre; meaning not Nebuchadnezzar merely or only, but his army also, who did the main of the service and labour, and had the plunder of the country for it; though the kingdom itself was given to their king, and annexed to his monarchy:
because they wrought for me, saith the Lord God; not intentionally, but eventually; they did not design to do any service for God; they only sought to serve themselves with the riches and wealth of those they subdued; and yet while they besieged Tyre, and when they took it, and while they were ravaging, plundering, and subduing Egypt, they were doing the Lord's will and work, and executing his righteous judgments on these enemies of his for their sins; wherefore he rewarded them sufficiently: none ever are employed by him but he gives them their wages; even though they are wicked and ungodly men, verily they have their reward.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The prophet places this prediction out of chronological order, that he may point out what had not been stated in the foregoing prophecy, namely, that the agent who should strike the first blow on Egypt should be the Chaldaean king, Nebuchadnezzar.
Ezekiel 29:18
Yet had he no wages - It is not improbable that the Tyrians before they surrendered their island-citadel managed to remove much of their treasure; but others exlplain the verse; that the siege and capture of Tyre is to be regarded as the “work” appointed, and the possession of Egypt as the “reward or wages” for the work.
Ezekiel 29:21
Egypt being the antagonist of the people of God, her overthrow inaugurated the triumph of good over evil.
The horn ... - Or, “an horn to bud forth to the house of Israel.”
I will give thee the opening of the mouth - When these things should begin to come to pass the prophet’s mouth should be opened to declare their meaning, and to make known the end to which all was tending.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ezekiel 29:20. I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour — Because he fulfilled the designs of God against Tyre, God promises to reward him with the spoil of Egypt.
