Ezekiel 26:19
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
فَهَذَا هُوَ مَا يَقُولُهُ الرَّبُّ الإلَهُ: «سَأجعَلُكِ مَدِينَةً مُدَمَّرَةً خَرِبَةً، وَكَأنَّهَا لَمْ تُسكَنْ قَطُّ. سَأجْلِبُ أعْدَاءَكِ عَلَيْكِ، كَمَا لَوْ أنَّ البَحْرَ يَفِيضُ بِكُلِّ مِيَاهِهِ عَلَيْكِ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is part of God's message to the city of Tyre, saying that He will make it desolate and covered by water. God is the speaker, and the key message is that He will bring destruction upon Tyre as a judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine if a city was so empty that no one lived there anymore, and then imagine it being covered by water, like a giant puddle. God is telling Tyre that He will do this to them as a punishment.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 590 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of impending judgment on the city of Tyre, a powerful maritime city that was opposing God's chosen people.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us that actions have consequences, and sometimes those consequences can be severe. For example, a business that engages in unethical practices might face ruin as a result.
Topics
judgmentprophetsconsequencespunishmentGod's powercities
Related Verses
Isaiah 23:1-18Jeremiah 25:15-38Matthew 11:21-24Romans 11:18-24Revelation 18:21-24
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Tyre singled out for judgment?
Tyre was a city that often opposed God and His people, Israel, which made it a target for divine judgment.
What does the imagery of deep waters covering Tyre symbolize?
The imagery symbolizes overwhelming destruction and total submersion, indicating that Tyre would be completely destroyed and forgotten.
How does this verse fit into the broader message of Ezekiel?
This verse is part of Ezekiel's prophecy of judgment on the surrounding nations that opposed God and His people, Israel.
Can this verse be applied to modern situations?
Yes, the principle of consequences for actions can be applied to modern situations, such as businesses facing ruin for unethical practices.