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

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 29:20

BSB

I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his labor, because it was done for Me, declares the Lord GOD.

AKJV

I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor with which he served against it, because they worked for me, said the Lord GOD.

CPDV

and for the work by which he has served against it. I have given to him the land of Egypt, because he has labored for me, says the Lord God.

ERV

I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompence for which he served, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.

NHEB

I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they worked for me,' says the Lord GOD.

SMT

I gave to him the land of Egypt the wages which he served against her, because they worked for me, says the Lord Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 29:20

IhavegivenH5414VerbhimthelandH776Noun FeminineofEgyptH4714forhislabourH6468Noun FemininewherewithheservedH5647VerbagainstitbecausetheywroughtH6213VerbformesaithH5002Noun MasculinetheLordH136Noun Masculine GODH3069Proper Name

Commentary for Ezekiel 29:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezekiel 29:20

Summary

Conquest rewarded as compensation for service

Place

Egypt

Event

Reward justified

Estimated Time Period

c. 571 BC