“"I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies in the midst of his streams, that says, 'My Nile is my own; I made it for myself.'"”
Ezekiel 29:3
Summary
Ezekiel 29 presents a prophecy against Egypt, foretelling its downfall and humiliation by the hand of God. This oracle, delivered on January 7, 587 BC, conveys a message of divine judgment against Pharaoh and Egypt, symbolizing Pharaoh as a great dragon in the Nile who arrogantly claims to have created the river. God declares that Pharaoh will be dragged from the river with hooks and left to the wilderness with all the fish of the river clinging to his scales. This signifies God's power over nations and humbles Pharaoh's pride. The prophecy warns of Egypt's desolation for forty years, scattering its inhabitants among other nations, yet promises eventual restoration. However, Egypt will never rise to its former glory, serving instead as a testament to God's judgment and the futility of earthly pride.