Ezekiel 29:1-16

The First Oracle Against Egypt (Ezekiel 29:1-16 ).

In this oracle Egypt is likened to a monster crocodile which Yahweh will hunt and dispose of (2-5), because of Pharaoh’s pretensions (Ezekiel 29:3), and then to a staff on which those who lean will falter (6-7). And then He prophesies the future destruction and weakness of Egypt.