Ezekiel 26:11 kjv
With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets: he shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong garrisons shall go down to the ground.
Ezekiel 26:11 nkjv
With the hooves of his horses he will trample all your streets; he will slay your people by the sword, and your strong pillars will fall to the ground.
Ezekiel 26:11 niv
The hooves of his horses will trample all your streets; he will kill your people with the sword, and your strong pillars will fall to the ground.
Ezekiel 26:11 esv
With the hoofs of his horses he will trample all your streets. He will kill your people with the sword, and your mighty pillars will fall to the ground.
Ezekiel 26:11 nlt
His horsemen will trample through every street in the city. They will butcher your people, and your strong pillars will topple.
Ezekiel 26 11 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Eze 26:2 | "Son of man, because Tyre has said concerning Jerusalem, 'Aha, the gate of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me! Now that she is ruined, I will be filled.' " | Tyre's boasting against Jerusalem |
| Eze 26:4 | "They will destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers. I will scrape her dust from her and make her a bare rock." | Description of Tyre's destruction |
| Eze 26:5 | "She will become a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea; for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. And she will become plunder for the nations." | Tyre as a fishing ground/plunder |
| Eze 26:14 | "I will make you a bare rock; you shall be a place for the spreading of nets. You shall never be rebuilt, for I, the LORD, have spoken, declares the Lord GOD." | Finality of Tyre's destruction |
| Isa 23:1, 10 | "Oracle concerning Tyre. Wail, you ships of Tarshish, for the city is destroyed, with no house, no open harbor; from the land of the Kittites the information came to them... Your strength will be laid low in the land, you will be made a place for the beasts to lie down." | Prophecies of Tyre's downfall |
| Jer 25:22 | "and all the kings of the mixed peoples who serve the king of the North and the kings of the surrounding countries, some on Earth and some on the Sea, shall be confounded by him." | Kings confounded by foreign power |
| Zec 9:3-4 | "and Tyre built herself a stronghold and heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. Behold, the Lord will dispossess her and cast her into the sea; and she shall be consumed with fire." | Tyre's wealth and destruction |
| Rev 18:17-19 | "For in one hour all this wealth has been laid waste.' And all the shipmasters and seafaring merchants and sailors and all who gain their living by the sea stood at a distance and cried out as they saw the smoke of her burning. They cried out, 'What city was like this great city?' And they threw dust on their heads as they wept and mourned, crying, 'Woe, woe, the great city, in which all who had ships on the sea grew rich by reason of her splendor! For in one hour she has been laid waste.' " | Economic destruction and lamentation |
| Psa 76:5 | "The stouthearted were stunned; they slept their last sleep. No warrior could lift a hand." | Sudden overwhelming defeat |
| Deut 28:33 | "The fruit of your land and all your labor the nation which you do not know shall eat, and you shall be only oppressed and crushed always." | Loss of produce and oppression |
| Isa 14:12 | "How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low!" | Arrogance and downfall |
| Eze 28:2, 6 | "Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god, I sit on the throne of God, in the midst of the seas,’ though you are but a man and not God, even though you puffed up your heart as if it were the heart of God..." "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'Because you suffice to your heart to be a god, therefore I will bring an alien upon you, the most ruthless of nations...' " | Pride leading to judgment |
| Jer 50:30 | "Therefore her young men shall fall in the streets, and all her soldiers shall be cut off on that day, declares the LORD." | Judgment on soldiers |
| Eze 35:11 | "if I hear from you the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war," | Sound of alarm |
| Joel 3:4 | "“What are you doing to me, O Tyre and Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you repaying me for what I have done to you? Or is there something I am doing to you, that you repay me with such swiftness? ... " | God's justice against aggressors |
| Nahum 3:2 | "The whip, the rattling of wheels, the galloping horses, the dashing chariots, the charging cavalry," | Description of invasion |
| Eze 4:13 | "And the LORD said, “This is how the people of Israel shall eat their unpurified bread among the nations to which I will drive them.” " | Eating defiled food |
Ezekiel 26 verses
Ezekiel 26 11 Meaning
This verse prophesies the utter destruction of Tyre by foreign invaders, highlighting their inability to withstand the onslaught and the subsequent desolation of their city. It speaks of them being replaced and their once magnificent structures falling into ruin.
Ezekiel 26 11 Context
Ezekiel 26 is a prophecy directed at the city of Tyre, a powerful Phoenician port city renowned for its wealth and maritime prowess. The prophecy comes after Tyre rejoiced over the downfall of Jerusalem (Eze 26:2). God, through Ezekiel, declares a severe judgment upon Tyre. This chapter details the reasons for the judgment (pride, opposition to God's people) and the method of its execution – by the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, who would besiege and eventually destroy the mainland city. The prophecy extends to the destruction of the island city as well, by the overwhelming power of invading armies. The verse in question, Ezekiel 26:11, fits within this larger pronouncement of judgment, focusing on the invaders' prowess and the finality of Tyre's destruction and subsequent desolation. The historical context is the 6th century BC, during the Babylonian exile, a time of significant geopolitical upheaval.
Ezekiel 26 11 Word Analysis
- And: Continues the description of the invasion's consequences.
- with: Connects the number of chariots and horsemen with the preceding aspect of the judgment.
- her: Refers to Tyre, a feminine noun in Hebrew.
- four: Denotes a significant number, often used to signify completeness or a substantial force.
- gated: Refers to entrances or cities.
- by: Indicates the means or agent of the action.
- number: The total count of the invading forces.
- causes: Means or instruments by which the action is brought about.
- their: Possessive pronoun, referring to the invading forces.
- he: Refers to the specific invader mentioned previously (Nebuchadnezzar implied or his forces).
- makes: Causes to happen, executes.
- their: Possessive pronoun, referring to Tyre's defenses or structures.
- very: Emphasizes the thoroughness of the destruction.
- strong walls: Fortifications, defenses.
- to fall: To be destroyed, brought down.
- in: Indicates location or manner.
- upon: Pertaining to or affecting.
- to: Indicating direction or destination.
- fall: Destructive action.
Words-group analysis:
- "four-gated cities": This phrase can refer to cities with prominent entrances on multiple sides, or more generally to significant, well-defended cities that are part of Tyre's dominion or those she trades with. The "four-gated" aspect implies that multiple points of entry into her defenses and perhaps her influence will be overcome.
- "with their number of their chariots": This highlights the military might and extensive deployment of cavalry forces that will be instrumental in Tyre's downfall. The sheer volume signifies an overwhelming force.
- "he makes their very strong walls to fall": This emphasizes the complete and utter demolition of Tyre's renowned defenses, even those considered impenetrable, indicating God's direct intervention and power through the invaders.
Ezekiel 26 11 Bonus Section
The imagery of Tyre's fortifications falling suggests not only physical destruction but also the demolition of its perceived invincibility and pride. This aligns with other prophecies against proud nations, such as those against Babylon (Isaiah 14) and Egypt (Ezekiel 29-32), where pride is a central theme leading to divine judgment. Tyre's strategic location as an island also meant her defenses were formidable, making their complete destruction a remarkable demonstration of God's power. This prophecy's fulfillment is historically linked to Nebuchadnezzar's long siege of Tyre, although the complete destruction, especially of the island city, was achieved later by Alexander the Great, fulfilling the prophetic scope in a broader sense.
Ezekiel 26 11 Commentary
The verse vividly illustrates the destructive capability of the invading forces sent by God. Tyre, a city of immense strength and sophisticated defenses, is depicted as utterly defenseless against this onslaught. The mention of "four-gated cities" could refer to specific entrances of Tyre or cities within her sphere of influence, all of which will be breached. The substantial number of chariots and horsemen signifies a military power that Tyre cannot resist. The climax is the collapse of her "very strong walls," emphasizing the complete subversion of her power and security. This prophecy underscores that no human fortification or military strength is sufficient when God brings judgment.