Ezekiel 31:18
“To whom are you thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of Eden? yet you will be brought down with the trees of Eden to the lower parts of the earth: you shall lie in the midst of the uncircumcised, with those who are slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, says the Lord Yahweh.”
— Ezekiel 31:18
About this verse
Ezekiel 31:18 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile (~586 BC) period. The setting is oracles against nations. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the oracle genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine judgment, pride before fall. Notable phrases: brought down with the trees; lower parts of the earth. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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Exile (~586 BC)
Emotion
angry
Type
oracle
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