Egypt saw itself as a lion, a nation that hunted and devoured other nations. But Ezekiel compares Egypt to a dragon—a near-sighted crocodile that stirs up muddy waters, attracting attention to itself. Egypt's boasting will be its downfall, as the Lord sends Babylon to conquer and humiliate it.
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