King James Version
Ezekiel 32:28 in the King James Version says “Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword.” — study this verse from Ezekiel chapter 32 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword.”
Ezekiel 32:28 · KJV
There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused their terror in the land of the living.
And they shall not lie with the mighty that are fallen of the uncircumcised, which are gone down to hell with their weapons of war: and they have laid their swords under their heads, but their iniquities shall be upon their bones, though they were the terror of the mighty in the land of the living. with their: Heb. with weapons of their war
Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword.
There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with their might are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit. laid: Heb. given, or, put
There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of the uncircumcised”
H6189properly, exposed, i.e., projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e., still having the prepuce uncurtailed)
“and shalt lie”
H7901to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
“with the sword”
H2719drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Ezekiel 32:28 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Ezekiel 32:28 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge