Ezekiel 26:10

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

سَيُغَطِّيكِ بِالغُبَارِ المُتَطَايِرِ مِنْ حَوَافِرِ خَيلِهِ، وَسَتَهْتَزُّ أسوَارُكِ مِنْ صَوْتِ ضَجِيجِ خُيُولِهِ وَعَجَلَاتِهِ وَمَركِبَاتِهِ حِينَ يَدْخُلُ بَوَّابَاتِكِ، فَيَنْدَفِعُ جُنُودُهُ إلَى المَدِينَةِ المَهدُومَةِ الأسوَارِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the destruction of Tyre by the Babylonian army. The Babylonians' horses and chariots will cause so much dust and noise that Tyre's walls will shake as they enter the city. The speaker is Ezekiel, a prophet warning of this coming destruction.

Explained for Children

Imagine a big, noisy parade with lots of horses and cars. The dust and noise are so loud that the walls of the city start to shake. That's what's happening here, but it's not a fun parade—it's an army coming to destroy a city called Tyre.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The message was directed at the people of Tyre, warning them of their impending defeat by the Babylonian army. At the time, Tyre was a powerful and wealthy city-state known for its naval strength and trading.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us that no matter how strong or well-defended we think we are, sometimes external forces can still impact us. It’s a call to prepare for such times and to consider what we might do differently to avoid or handle such situations.

Topics

• prophecy
• judgment
• destruction
• warning
• Babylon
• Tyre

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 29:18
• Jeremiah 25:17
• Isaiah 23:1
• Daniel 11:19
• Matthew 24:6

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 26:10?

Ezekiel is the speaker, a prophet delivering a warning from God about the impending destruction of Tyre.

What is the main message of Ezekiel 26:10?

The main message is a vivid description of the invasion of Tyre by the Babylonian army, emphasizing the extent of the destruction and the inevitability of God's judgment.

How does this verse relate to the rest of Ezekiel's prophecies?

Ezekiel 26:10 is part of a larger prophecy about the destruction of Tyre, which Ezekiel describes as a punishment for Tyre's pride and its alliance with Babylon against other nations.

What historical event does Ezekiel 26:10 refer to?

This verse refers to the historical event of the Babylonian conquest of Tyre, which occurred in the 6th century BCE, during the time of the Babylonian exile.