Ezekiel 26:6 kjv
And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 26:6 nkjv
Also her daughter villages which are in the fields shall be slain by the sword. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.'
Ezekiel 26:6 niv
and her settlements on the mainland will be ravaged by the sword. Then they will know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 26:6 esv
and her daughters on the mainland shall be killed by the sword. Then they will know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 26:6 nlt
and its mainland villages will be destroyed by the sword. Then they will know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 26 6 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 26:14 | And I will make you a bare rock; you shall be a place for spreading nets. | Ezekiel 26:14 (Fulfillment) |
| Isaiah 23:1 | The oracle concerning Tyre. Wail, you ships of Tarshish, for she is laid waste... | Isaiah 23:1 (Prophecy) |
| Jeremiah 25:22 | Also the kings of Tyre, and the kings of Sidon, and the kings of the isles... | Jeremiah 25:22 (Doom of nations) |
| Amos 1:9-10 | Thus says the LORD: “Because Israel has transgressed three times, and on the fourth... | Amos 1:9-10 (Tyre's judgment) |
| Zephaniah 2:4 | For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation; they shall drive out Ashdod... | Zephaniah 2:4 (Coastal judgment) |
| Revelation 18:17 | For in one hour so great a richness has come to nothing.” And every shipmaster... | Revelation 18:17 (Rome's fall) |
| Ezekiel 28:2 | “Son of man, say to the prince of Tyrus, Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because your heart is proud... | Ezekiel 28:2 (Pride of Tyre) |
| Matthew 11:21 | “Woe to you, Chorazin! woe to you, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.” | Matthew 11:21 (Tyre's impenitence) |
| Psalm 9:5 | You have rebuked the nations; you have destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name forever and ever. | Psalm 9:5 (Divine judgment) |
| Jeremiah 51:63 | And when you finish reading this scroll, you shall tie a stone to it and cast it into the midst of the Euphrates. | Jeremiah 51:63 (Symbol of destruction) |
| Isaiah 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! | Isaiah 14:12 (Lucifer's fall) |
| Luke 10:13 | “Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes! | Luke 10:13 (Parallel to Matt 11) |
| Jeremiah 48:9 | Give anเมือง to every city; let the stones be a heap. And I will stop all the ways of the country, and the choicest of the valleys. | Jeremiah 48:9 (Moab's destruction) |
| Ezekiel 25:3 | and say to the Ammonites, ‘Hear the word of the Lord GOD! Thus says the Lord GOD... | Ezekiel 25:3 (Judgment on Ammon) |
| Ezekiel 29:18 | Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his army labor hard against Tyre... | Ezekiel 29:18 (Nebuchadnezzar's labor) |
| Ezekiel 32:11 | For thus says the Lord GOD: “The strong among the mighty shall speak of him concerning his ruin, with his helpers, and they shall come down... | Ezekiel 32:11 (Fall of mighty) |
| Nahum 3:4 | “Woe to the bloody city, all full of lies and plunder— No end to the prey! | Nahum 3:4 (Nineveh's judgment) |
| Proverbs 11:31 | If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the wicked and sinners! | Proverbs 11:31 (Retribution) |
| Habakkuk 2:8 | Because you have plundered many nations, all the remaining peoples shall plunder you... | Habakkuk 2:8 (Judgment on oppressor) |
| Zechariah 9:3 | and Tyre built herself a fortress and heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. | Zechariah 9:3 (Tyre's wealth) |
Ezekiel 26 verses
Ezekiel 26 6 Meaning
This verse speaks of Tyre, a renowned and prosperous coastal city, being reduced to a place for spreading fishing nets. This signifies a complete devastation and the end of its former glory and activity. It implies that no merchant, shipbuilder, or fisherman would find opportunity there.
Ezekiel 26 6 Context
Ezekiel 26 prophesies the destruction of Tyre, a prominent Phoenician city-state known for its maritime trade, wealth, and strategic island location. The prophecy comes after Tyre rejoiced at Jerusalem's destruction (v. 2). God declares that Tyre will be a place for fishermen to spread their nets. This destruction is brought about by various nations, including Nebuchadnezzar, who besieged Tyre for thirteen years, and later Alexander the Great, who ultimately conquered the city by building a causeway. The passage contrasts Tyre's former magnificence and pride with its utter desolation and ruin, serving as a testament to God's judgment against nations that oppose Him or gloat over His people's suffering.
Ezekiel 26 6 Word analysis
- Tyre (Tsō·ver, צוֹר): The Hebrew name for the Phoenician city. A major commercial center renowned for its wealth, maritime trade, and the purple dye derived from murex shells. Its location on an island made it formidable.
- shall become (yi·hə·yū, יִהְיוּ): Future tense of the verb "to be." Indicates a future state of being.
- a place (mā·qōm, מָּק֖וֹם): A spot, situation, or region. Here signifies a locale.
- for the spreading (nō·tê·a·tim, נֹתֵ֣י): Participle form of the verb "to spread." Refers to the act of extending or laying out.
- nets (re·še·ṯ, רֶ֣שֶׁת): Nets, especially for fishing. This imagery emphasizes a place used for a base purpose, stripping it of its former grandeur. It speaks of an activity associated with the poor and with desolation.
- upon (‘al, עַל): Indicates position or location.
- it (bā·hi·’a, בָּהּ): Refers back to Tyre.
- she (hî, הִ֖יא): Pronoun for Tyre, referring to the city.
Words-group analysis:
- "a place for the spreading of nets": This entire phrase is a powerful metaphor for complete devastation and loss of purpose. Tyre was a center of commerce and naval power; now, it will be so thoroughly destroyed that its site will serve the rudimentary purpose of fishermen drying and mending their nets. This highlights the absence of human activity and prosperity that once characterized the city.
Ezekiel 26 6 Bonus section
The prophecy's detailed nature points to God's knowledge of future events and His ability to execute judgment. The fulfillment of this prophecy is often cited as evidence of the Bible’s divine inspiration and accuracy. The context of Tyre’s arrogance, specifically its jubilation over Jerusalem’s fall, underlines the principle that God opposes the proud and favors the humble, especially His chosen people, even when they are chastened. The theme resonates with broader biblical narratives of judgment on nations that oppress or scorn God's covenant people.
Ezekiel 26 6 Commentary
Ezekiel's prophecy against Tyre is a stark declaration of God's sovereign judgment against a proud and opulent nation. Tyre, reveling in Jerusalem's downfall, found itself marked for destruction. The image of a once-great city reduced to a desolate site for fishermen’s nets is potent. It signifies the complete reversal of fortune, where bustling harbors and high walls become barren land. This judgment extends to the island city and its mainland holdings. The prophecy was remarkably fulfilled over centuries, with Nebuchadnezzar’s prolonged siege and Alexander the Great’s destruction, including the building of a causeway which effectively turned the island into part of the mainland, literally allowing for nets to be spread on the exposed seabed in some areas post-destruction.