Ezekiel 29:6
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And it will be clear to all the people of Egypt that I am the Lord, because you have been a false support to the children of Israel.
Webster's Revision
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
World English Bible
All the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am Yahweh, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
Clarke's Ezekiel 29:6 Bible Commentary
They have been a staff of reed - An inefficient and faithless ally. The Israelites expected assistance from them when Nebuchadnezzar came against Jerusalem; and they made a feint to help them, but retired when Nebuchadnezzar went against them. Thus were the Jews deceived and ultimately ruined, see Ezekiel 29:7.
Barnes's Ezekiel 29:6 Bible Commentary
Staff of reed - The "reed" was especially appropriate to Egypt as the natural product of its river.