Ezekiel 26:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the LORD have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.”
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Read Full Chapter →Tyre will be reduced to a barren rock used for spreading fishermen's nets and never rebuilt.
The Context of Ezekiel 26:14
Final confirmation: Tyre's permanent desolation and the certainty of God's word.
What Does Ezekiel 26:14 Mean?
This verse repeats and confirms the earlier statement (verse 4-5), emphasizing the absolute finality of the judgment. Tyre will not recover, will not be rebuilt, will not regain any place of prominence. The 'top of a rock'—barren and featureless—becomes the permanent fate of what was once the Levantine world's greatest city. The repetition underscores that this outcome is not conditional or temporary but absolute and eternal.
The double affirmation—'I the LORD have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD'—removes all possibility of doubt or hope for reversal. The speaker is God Himself, and His word carries absolute authority and certainty. What God declares through His prophet Ezekiel will come to pass completely. The finality expressed here confronts all who hear it with the certainty that opposing God's will is futile.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 26:14
What does Ezekiel 26:14 mean?
Tyre will be reduced to a barren rock used for spreading fishermen's nets and never rebuilt.
What is the context of Ezekiel 26:14?
Final confirmation: Tyre's permanent desolation and the certainty of God's word.