Ezekiel 26:15 kjv
Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee?
Ezekiel 26:15 nkjv
"Thus says the Lord GOD to Tyre: 'Will the coastlands not shake at the sound of your fall, when the wounded cry, when slaughter is made in the midst of you?
Ezekiel 26:15 niv
"This is what the Sovereign LORD says to Tyre: Will not the coastlands tremble at the sound of your fall, when the wounded groan and the slaughter takes place in you?
Ezekiel 26:15 esv
"Thus says the Lord GOD to Tyre: Will not the coastlands shake at the sound of your fall, when the wounded groan, when slaughter is made in your midst?
Ezekiel 26:15 nlt
"This is what the Sovereign LORD says to Tyre: The whole coastline will tremble at the sound of your fall, as the screams of the wounded echo in the continuing slaughter.
Ezekiel 26 15 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 26:3 | ... declare to Tyre... "Many nations will come against you..." | Prophecy of Tyre's destruction |
| Isaiah 23:5 | "When the report reaches Egypt, they will be in anguish over Tyre." | Echoes of Tyre's impact |
| Jeremiah 25:22 | "... kings of Tyre..." | Tyre's prominence |
| Jeremiah 47:4 | "The day is coming to destroy all the Philistines and to cut off..." | Similar judgment on coastal cities |
| Jeremiah 49:21 | "At the roar of their charge the kingdoms will shake, because of..." | Consequence of divine judgment |
| Jeremiah 50:46 | "The nations will fall by the sword... shaken to its foundations." | Extent of divine judgment |
| Psalms 2:11 | "Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling." | Reverence before divine power |
| Psalms 55:5 | "Terror and dread have overwhelmed me; silence has fallen upon me." | Human response to catastrophe |
| Psalms 64:8 | "So the LORD brings his own arrows upon them; they fall wounded..." | Divine retribution |
| Psalms 76:6 | "At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse lie stunned." | Power over earthly powers |
| Proverbs 11:10 | "When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices; when the wicked..." | Societal reaction to events |
| Proverbs 16:14 | "The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; his favor is like dew..." | Leader's impact |
| Proverbs 29:2 | "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice..." | Righteous leadership |
| Isaiah 13:18 | "Babylon... will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah." | Ultimate destruction |
| Isaiah 14:16 | "They who see you will stare at you and ponder your fate: 'Is this..." | Reflection on downfall |
| Isaiah 23:11 | "He has stretched out his hand over the sea, shaking kingdoms..." | Divine power over nations |
| Lamentations 4:1 | "How the city that was full of people has become a widow!" | Depiction of devastation |
| Zechariah 11:3 | "Hark to the wailing of the shepherds! for their rich pasture is..." | Judgment on spiritual leaders |
| Matthew 24:7 | "Nation will rise against nation..." | Signs of end times |
| Luke 21:10 | "Nation will rise against nation..." | Signs of end times |
| Revelation 18:10 | "They will stand far off, because of their fear of her torment..." | Reaction to Babylon's fall |
| Revelation 18:17 | "For in one hour such great wealth has been made desolate." | Suddenness of judgment |
Ezekiel 26 verses
Ezekiel 26 15 Meaning
This verse declares that the nations surrounding Tyre will tremble with fear and shudder at the sight of Tyre's utter destruction and downfall. The shockwave of this devastation will extend to all peoples who hear of its fate, acknowledging the comprehensive judgment executed upon this proud city.
Ezekiel 26 15 Context
Ezekiel 26 prophesies the complete destruction of the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre. Tyre was a prosperous maritime trading power, known for its wealth, defenses, and pride. Its arrogance and mistreatment of Jerusalem, particularly during its siege by Babylon, incurred divine judgment. This chapter details the coming of Nebuchadnezzar and later the Greeks (led by Alexander the Great, fulfilling a later phase of this prophecy) against Tyre. The judgment is described as thorough and final, affecting not only the city's physical structures but also its economy and population. This verse specifically addresses the ripple effect of Tyre's judgment on the surrounding nations.
Ezekiel 26 15 Word Analysis
waw (ו): (vav) Conjunction, meaning "and." Connects this verse to the preceding one, continuing the description of Tyre's fate.
myrrhan (מְרִיר): (merir) Adjective meaning "bitter." Used here to describe the peoples, indicating their profound distress or experience of deep sorrow and apprehension.
nations (לְאֻמִּים): (le’ummim) Plural of "nation" or "people." Refers to the surrounding peoples and entities influenced by Tyre's fall.
hac-ciyr (הַשֵּׁב): (hashshev) Verb, likely from shu·v (שוב) meaning "to cause to return" or "to cause to depart," or possibly shever (שבר) meaning "to break" or "to shatter." The KJV translates this as "to make empty" or "to break." Given the context of utter destruction, it signifies that Tyre’s existence is erased.
waqayem (וְקָיָם): (vekayam) Conjunction "and" followed by qayam (קיים) meaning "firm," "established," or "enduring." In this context, it can imply "securely established" or "enduringly removed," suggesting the permanence of Tyre's absence.
laçahac (לַצֹחֵחַ): (latzoach) Possibly from a root meaning "to break," "to wound," or "to lay waste." Implies devastation or extreme distress.
laphâriyyoh (לְפָרְיָהּ): (lephareyah) "To its fruit" or "to its produce." Refers to the wealth and bounty of Tyre, which will be taken away or destroyed, leaving it barren.
šakab (שָׁכָבוּ): (shakvu) Verb, perfect tense, third person plural from shakav (שכב) meaning "to lie down," "to sleep." In this context, it signifies being laid low, defeated, and ceasing to exist in its former glory.
kîkî (כִּי): (ki) Conjunction, meaning "for," "because." Explains the reason for their distress.
malkac (מַלָּכֵךְ): (malakheh) "Your king" or "your rule." Refers to Tyre's sovereignty and its leadership.
mî yadan (מִי יָדַן): (mi yadan) "Who is remaining" or "who will continue to contend." Indicates the finality of the judgment, leaving no one to take Tyre's place or to challenge its destroyer.
group: "myrrhan nations ... haç-ciyr ... laçahac ... laphâriyyoh": This group of phrases emphasizes the profound grief and utter desolation experienced by neighboring peoples. The sorrow is so deep it is "bitter." Tyre's emptiness (
hac-ciyr) and its resulting "barrenness" (laphâriyyoh) are the causes for this widespread desolation and distress (laçahac).group: "waqayem ... malakac ... mî yadan": This phrase highlights the finality of Tyre's absence. Her rule (
malakac) is gone forever (waqayeminterpreted as removed/finished), leaving no sovereign successor or opponent (mî yadan).
Ezekiel 26 15 Bonus Section
The thoroughness of the prophecy concerning Tyre's destruction, including its transformation into a bare rock (Ezekiel 26:4, 14), is a remarkable point. Historically, Alexander the Great besieged Tyre in 332 BC, building a causeway to the island fortress and eventually destroying the city. Tyre later was rebuilt on the mainland and its neighboring sites, but its former maritime dominance and its specific insular glory as prophesied were irrevocably altered. The prophecy's detail has led many scholars to view it as a testament to the prophetic accuracy of Ezekiel. The verse speaks to the fear and respect due to God’s power displayed in judgment, a theme echoed throughout Scripture as nations trembled before Israel’s God when His judgments were made manifest.
Ezekiel 26 15 Commentary
Ezekiel 26:15 paints a vivid picture of the international shock and grief following Tyre's divinely ordained destruction. The prophet emphasizes that Tyre's ruin is not a minor event but one that sends ripples of fear and lamentation across the known world. The surrounding nations, though perhaps adversaries of Tyre, will be profoundly affected by the sheer totality of its destruction. The loss of such a powerful and affluent city serves as a stark warning to all human kingdoms about the consequences of pride, oppression, and defiance against God's will. The verse underscores that God's judgment upon one powerful entity has implications for many others, shaping their perception of divine power and justice. The phrase "myrrhan nations" suggests a sorrow so deep it is like experiencing bitterness, a testament to the severity of the blow to Tyre's dominion. The elimination of Tyre’s sovereignty (malakac) leaves a void so complete that no successor (mî yadan) emerges to fill it, signifying an unparalleled judgment.