Ezekiel 29:21

“In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth, &c.] Not at the time of Egypt’s destruction, unless it can be thought that this refers to the advancement of Daniel in the court of Babylon; or to the taking of Jehoiachin out of prison, and setting his throne above the rest of the kings; which events came to pass a little after this: but rather this respects the time of Egypt’s restoration forty years after, when Cyrus came to the throne, and proclaimed liberty to the Jews to return to their own land, and build their city and temple, under the government of Zerubbabel their prince: besides, it may not be limited to either of these times, but may regard the famous day,…”

“In the evil only, not in the good, was Egypt to be parallel to Israel. The very downfall of Egypt will be the signal for the rise of Israel, because of God's covenant with the latter. I cause the horn of . . . Israel to bud-- (Psa 132:17). I will cause its ancient glory to revive: an earnest of Israel's full glory under Messiah, the son of David (Luk 1:69). Even in Babylon an earnest was given of this in Daniel (Dan 6:2) and Jeconiah (Jer 52:31). I will give thee . . . opening of . . . mouth--When thy predictions shall have come to pass, thy words henceforth shall be more heeded (compare Eze 24:27). Two distinct messages: (1) At Eze 30:1-9, a repetition of Eze. 29:1-16, with fuller details…”

“The prophet places this prediction out of chronological order, that he may point out what had not been stated in the foregoing prophecy, namely, that the agent who should strike the first blow on Egypt should be the Chaldaean king, Nebuchadnezzar. Ezekiel 29:18 Yet had he no wages - It is not improbable that the Tyrians before they surrendered their island-citadel managed to remove much of their treasure; but others exlplain the verse; that the siege and capture of Tyre is to be regarded as the “work” appointed, and the possession of Egypt as the “reward or wages” for the work. Ezekiel 29:21 Egypt being the antagonist of the people of God, her overthrow inaugurated the triumph of good over…”

“The horn - Jehoiakim, who was then advanced by Evil - Merodach. The opening of the mouth - Thou shalt have liberty, to open thy mouth in comforting the good among them, and to give praise to God. Next: Ezekiel Chapter 30”

“29:21 Even in these oracles against the nations, God’s primary interest was in his own people. He would match the downward turn in Egypt’s fortunes by commensurately reviving Israel. • I will cause the ancient glory of Israel to revive: Literally I will cause a horn to sprout for the house of Israel. A horn was a common symbol of strength and dignity (see Ps 132:17, where “power” represents the same Hebrew word; cp. Dan 7:7-8; 8:3). This restoration of Israel’s glory would in turn validate Ezekiel’s status as a true prophet, and he would be respected as he deserved. As a prophet, Ezekiel had fought a hard campaign in the Lord’s service and had seen little public reward or recognition from…”

“I cause: Eze 28:25, Eze 28:26; Sa1 2:10; Psa 92:10, Psa 112:9, Psa 132:17, Psa 148:14; Isa 27:6; Jer 23:5; Luk 1:69 the opening: Eze 3:26, Eze 24:27, Eze 33:22; Psa 51:15; Amo 3:7, Amo 3:8; Luk 21:15; Col 4:3, Col 4:4 they shall know: Eze 29:6, Eze 29:9, Eze 29:16 Next: Ezekiel Chapter 30”