Verse Comparison: Ezekiel 29:6
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know (understand and realize) that I am the Lord [the Sovereign Ruler, Who calls forth loyalty and obedient service], because they have been a [deceitful] staff [made of fragile] reeds to the house of Israel.
Contemporary English Version
Then everyone in Egypt will know that I am the LORD. You and your nation refused to help the people of Israel and were nothing more than a broken stick.
Darby English Version
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.
Good News Bible
Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD." The LORD says, "The Israelites relied on you Egyptians for support, but you were no better than a weak stick.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
"Then all the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am the LORD, Because they have been {only} a staff {made} of reed to the house of Israel.
New International Version
Then all who live in Egypt will know that I am the LORD.
" 'You have been a staff of reed for the house of Israel.
New King James Version
“ Then 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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Then all the inhabitants of Egypt will know Me as the LORD, Because they have only served as a staff made of reed to the house of Israel.
Revised Standard Version
"Then all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD. Because you have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel;
Young's Literal Translation
And known have all inhabitants of Egypt That I `am' Jehovah, Because of their being a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
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