ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ezek 29:21
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Ezek 29:21

29:21 horn. A horn is a common symbol for political power in the Bible (Deut. 33:17; 1 Sam. 2:10; 2 Sam. 22:3; Ps. 18:2; 75:4, 5, 10; 89:24; 92:10; 112:9; 132:17; 148:14; Jer. 48:25; Lam. 2:3, 17; Dan. 7:7, 8, 20, 21; Zech. 1:18–21; Rev. 17:12). This oracle against Egypt ends by finding hope for Israel; compare 28:24–26.

open your lips. See notes 24:27 and 33:22.