But in the midst of the uncircumcised you will be broken and lie with those killed by the sword.
Parallel translations
- WEB But you shall be broken among the uncircumcised, and shall lie with those who are slain by the sword.
- KJV Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword.
- BSB But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.
- NKJV Yes, you shall be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, And lie with those slain by the sword.
- NLT “You too, Egypt, will lie crushed and broken among the outcasts, all slaughtered by the sword.
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Quick answer
Egypt is told plainly she will be broken and lie among the uncircumcised sword-slain. The lesson of the fallen empires is applied directly to Pharaoh.
Overview
Having surveyed the dead nations, the oracle returns to its target: 'you shall be broken among the uncircumcised.' Egypt's place is settled among the dishonored slain. The direct address makes the catalog of judgments not merely historical but a pointed announcement of Egypt's certain fate.
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- Dan 2:34–35You saw until a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.
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