Ezekiel 26:16 kjv
Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee.
Ezekiel 26:16 nkjv
Then all the princes of the sea will come down from their thrones, lay aside their robes, and take off their embroidered garments; they will clothe themselves with trembling; they will sit on the ground, tremble every moment, and be astonished at you.
Ezekiel 26:16 niv
Then all the princes of the coast will step down from their thrones and lay aside their robes and take off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled at you.
Ezekiel 26:16 esv
Then all the princes of the sea will step down from their thrones and remove their robes and strip off their embroidered garments. They will clothe themselves with trembling; they will sit on the ground and tremble every moment and be appalled at you.
Ezekiel 26:16 nlt
All the seaport rulers will step down from their thrones and take off their royal robes and beautiful clothing. They will sit on the ground trembling with horror at your destruction.
Ezekiel 26 16 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 26:1 | The word of the LORD came to me: | Prophecy against Tyre |
| Ezekiel 26:2-5 | Son of man, because Tyre said against Jerusalem, “Aha! the gateway of the peoples is broken... | Judgment on Tyre |
| Ezekiel 26:7 | For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will bring against Tyre Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon... | Nebuchadnezzar's siege |
| Ezekiel 26:11 | He will make your streets rumble with the trampling of his horses, with wagons and chariots and riders. | Babylon's assault |
| Ezekiel 26:12 | They will plunder your wealth and loot your merchandise. They will break down your walls and destroy your pleasant houses. They will lay your stones and your timber and your debris in the midst of the water. | Destruction of Tyre |
| Ezekiel 26:13 | I will silence the song of your songs, and the sound of your lyres shall be heard no more. | End of revelry |
| Ezekiel 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. | Complete desolation |
| Isaiah 23:1 | The oracle concerning Tyre. | Oracle against Tyre |
| Isaiah 23:8 | Who has taken this action against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose merchants are princes, whose traders are the honored of the earth? | Tyre's former glory |
| Isaiah 23:11 | The LORD has commanded concerning him: “Destroy, you strongholds of Canaan; bring up a cloud against it. | Judgment decreed |
| Isaiah 23:14 | Wail, you ships of Tarshish, for your fortress is ruined! | Wail of ships of Tarshish |
| Jeremiah 25:22 | and all the kings of the Zidonians and all the kings of the Philistines and Edom and Moab and the sons of Ammon and all the inhabitants of Tyre... | Nations judged |
| Lamentations 1:1 | How lonely sits the city that was full of people! She has become like a widow... | Jerusalem's desolation |
| Psalms 48:7 | by east wind you shatter the ships of Tarshish. | Destruction of enemies ships |
| Revelation 18:9 | And the kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived voluptuously with her, will weep and wail over her when they see the smoke of her burning. | Kings weep for fallen Babylon |
| Revelation 18:17 | For in one hour all this wealth has been laid waste. And all shipmasters and every one who sails the seas, sailors, and all whose trade is on the sea, stood at a distance | Wealthy trade destroyed |
| Romans 11:22 | See then the kindness and severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. | Consequences of rebellion |
| Matthew 11:22 | But I tell you, on the day of judgment it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. | Judgment on unrepenitent cities |
| Luke 10:13 | “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, which I tell you, on the day of judgment it would be more tolerable for Sodom than for you. | Judgment on unrepenitent cities |
| Acts 12:20 | Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon... | Herod's anger towards Tyre |
Ezekiel 26 verses
Ezekiel 26 16 Meaning
This verse describes the ongoing mourning for the fallen city of Tyre, emphasizing the completeness of its destruction. The rulers of the nations will be covered in their thrones, signifying a profound disruption and humbling of their authority. The ships of Tarshish, once symbols of Tyre's extensive trade and power, are shattered.
Ezekiel 26 16 Context
This verse is part of a prophecy against the city of Tyre in Ezekiel chapters 26-28. Tyre was a prominent Phoenician coastal city known for its wealth, naval power, and impressive fortifications. Ezekiel's prophecy foretold its complete destruction and desolation as a judgment from God due to its pride, arrogance, and complicity in the downfall of Jerusalem. The prophecy details the sieges, destruction of its structures, and the scattering of its people. Tyre's isolation and downfall were intended to serve as a sign to Israel of God's power and justice.
Ezekiel 26 16 Word analysis
And (וְ, ve): A common conjunction, linking clauses or ideas. Here, it connects the lament over Tyre's fallen state.
the inhabitants (יוֹשְׁבֵי, yosh'vey): Plural of "dweller" or "inhabitant." Refers to the people living in Tyre.
of the sea (הַיָּם, hayyam): The sea. Indicates their proximity to and reliance on the sea, particularly for trade and maritime power.
shall be amazed (יִבָּהֲלוּ, yibbal'hu): From root בהל (bahl), meaning "to be frightened," "alarmed," or "terrified." Signifies extreme shock and disarray at Tyre's ruin.
at the news (מִקּוֹל, mikol): Literally "from the sound/voice of." Implies the reports and tidings of the destruction.
of your destruction (קֹלְךְ, qolek): Here referring to "your destruction." The sound associated with their downfall.
is he (הוּא, hu): Pronoun "he" or "it." Can emphasize the subject.
and broken (וְשָׁבַרְתִּי, veshavarti): From root שבר (shavar), meaning "to break," "shatter," or "destroy." Indicates the complete shattering and ruin.
upon (עַל, al): Preposition indicating upon, over, or against.
you (אוֹתָךְ, otach): Second person feminine singular pronoun, referring to Tyre, which is personified as feminine.
is not (לֹא, lo): The negative particle.
there anymore (עוֹד, 'od): "Again," "still," "any more." Emphasizes the finality of the destruction.
the inhabitants of the sea / shall be amazed (יוֹשְׁבֵי הַיָּם יִבָּהֲלוּ, yosh'vey hayyam yibbal'hu): This phrase captures the global impact of Tyre's fall. Maritime nations, who profited from or interacted with Tyre's trade, would be shocked.
and broken upon you (וְשָׁבַרְתִּי עָלַיִךְ, veshavarti 'alayik): The second part, "and broken upon you," reiterates and intensifies the idea of complete demolition affecting Tyre itself. The singular "you" contrasts with the "inhabitants of the sea."
Ezekiel 26 16 Bonus section
The description of the "ships of Tarshish" being shattered also in verse 14 (I will make you a bare rock... They will lay your stones... and break your ships... ") speaks to the economic and strategic power of Tyre, which was heavily reliant on its navy and trade routes extending to places like Tarshish (often associated with Spain). The shattering of these ships symbolized the collapse of its commercial empire and its ability to project power. This theme of economic devastation for a powerful trading entity echoes in prophecies against other prideful nations and cities in Scripture.
Ezekiel 26 16 Commentary
Tyre's destruction was absolute. The shockwave of this event would resonate across the known world, especially among trading nations. Their amazement signifies the unprecedented nature of Tyre's ruin. This verse highlights divine judgment falling heavily and irrevocably upon the city. The shattering action against Tyre confirms the prophecies of its utter demolition, leaving no trace of its former might or inhabitants.