Title: Lamentations for Egypt/Ezekiel 32:1-32
Content Title: Lamentations for Egypt
Text: Ezekiel 32:1-32
Introduction: There are two prophecies in this chapter. First, Pharaoh, king of Egypt,
No longer a lion, but an ugly crocodile, caught and abandoned in the mountains.
It will be food for Su (鳥獸), and the second is to mourn the loss of Pharaoh and his people.
It is a mourning (哀歌). Even the defeat of the evil one is sad.
1. Sing a Lament for Pharaoh 1-16
(1) Sad words for Pharaoh 1-10
In the prophecy of Pharaoh, Pharaoh was previously compared to a young lion, but now
is a crocodile that jumps out of the river and stirs the water with its feet, polluting it
was compared to Verse 3 says, “With a great multitude of people, I made my nets
The word "beat on it..." means the Babylonian army chosen from among the many nations.
It means that they will use the rod as a tool to defeat Egypt. Now the crocodile Pharaoh
They caught it by water and threw it on the shore, and it was thrown into the field, and the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth
They will eat their qi and be thrown into the mountains and streams, and their blood will stain the whole place.
is a prophecy When he died, the sun and the moon had no light, and it was dark.
He said that the people of the nations would be greatly astonished and fearful of this. Egypt
Because the destruction of the world is due to God's chastisement, other nations
It meant to be afraid of it.
(2) Egypt destroyed by Babylon 12-16
Here, the conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, is a historical coincidence.
It shows some facts that make us know that this is not God's punishment.
"Let them die by the sword" means that many people die at once.
It is not a coincidence, it reminds us of the wrath of God. "Abolishing the Pride of Egypt"
He sent disaster to break the pride of Iran, and this was also under a planned providence.
it means done
"To purify the water...to make the river flow like oil..." is the future
It is a word that compares blessings. "Turns the land into a wasteland and turns it into a desert."
It is no coincidence that these things were done for a special purpose of God.
2. Lamentations for Egypt 17-32
Lamentations for Pharaoh and his people, especially when Pharaoh will descend into the underworld.
It's a song about work. Other famous people in Egypt's power or culture
It means that nothing can be better than Ladle. Early due to war
The soldiers of the slain Pharaoh and the warriors (tyrants) of the nations now see Pharaoh coming there.
to see and start a conversation. That is, the past tyrants and
Those factions are all descended to Hades. they,
1) Assyria and all her hordes;
2) All the Elamites,
3) Meshech, Tubal, and all their crowds
4) Edom and all its princes.
When they were all alive on earth, they were fearful opponents as strong enemies.
Now he is lying quietly as a corpse. Among them, Pharaoh king of Egypt
The troops were lying together. Your usual self-righteousness or strength is your self
Salvation has not been achieved, and in Hades, all men are equal. high and low
Status, proud honor, beautiful beauty, everything goes to hell.
Rumors have no value and are only shameful.
The phrase “uncircumcised” is used ten times, and it is the
It means unrelated.
Conclusion: Pharaoh eventually went down to Hades, where tyrants like him
It means seeing you there and being comforted. This is a poetic expression and satire
It's the enemy language.