Ezekiel 26:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Babylon will seize Tyre's wealth and completely demolish its buildings and walls.
The Context of Ezekiel 26:12
Plunder of wealth and total demolition of Tyre's buildings and infrastructure.
What Does Ezekiel 26:12 Mean?
Tyre's accumulated riches—the result of centuries of profitable trade—will become spoil (war booty) for Babylon. The merchandise stored in warehouses, the goods in transit, the inventories waiting to be traded, all will become prey for the invaders. What Tyre had gathered for wealth and power becomes the possession of its conqueror, illustrating the reversal of fortune that divine judgment brings.
The destruction is comprehensive and irreversible. Not only walls but the 'pleasant houses'—the residences of the wealthy and the cultural heritage of the city—will be destroyed. The scattered remains (stones, timber, and dust) will be cast into the sea that once surrounded and protected Tyre. This desolation leaves nothing recognizable of the former city, reducing Tyre to underwater rubble—a complete erasure from the land of the living.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 26:12
What does Ezekiel 26:12 mean?
Babylon will seize Tyre's wealth and completely demolish its buildings and walls.
What is the context of Ezekiel 26:12?
Plunder of wealth and total demolition of Tyre's buildings and infrastructure.