Ezekiel 26:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God declares He will bring many nations to attack Tyre.
The Context of Ezekiel 26:3
The LORD pronounces judgment and describes how it will come.
What Does Ezekiel 26:3 Mean?
The LORD's response is swift and resolute: 'I am against thee.' This statement makes Tyre's case hopeless, because opposition from God means isolation from all genuine protection and aid. When the Almighty moves against a nation, no earthly power can successfully defend it; the scope of divine opposition exceeds all human calculation.
God compares the assault to waves rising from the sea—continuous, overwhelming, and unstoppable. Multiple nations will encircle and attack Tyre in succession. The sea image is especially potent because Tyre was a maritime power, confident in its island fortifications and naval strength. Yet the very element that made Tyre great would become the avenue of its destruction.
Ezekiel 26:3 in the Original Language
saith (אָמַר, amar) — the authoritative divine speech act, expressing God's creative and binding word.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 26:3
What does Ezekiel 26:3 mean?
God declares He will bring many nations to attack Tyre.
What is the context of Ezekiel 26:3?
The LORD pronounces judgment and describes how it will come.