Ezekiel 28:23 Meaning and Explanation
“For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Sidon will face plague, bloodshed, and warfare from all sides as instruments of God's judgment.
The Context of Ezekiel 28:23
The specific calamities—plague, violence, and siege—that will befall Sidon.
What Does Ezekiel 28:23 Mean?
God will send pestilence (disease) and blood into Sidon's streets—a multi-faceted judgment combining plague and violence. The wounded will face judgment by the sword; warfare will come upon the city from every direction, leaving no escape.
The accumulation of calamities—pestilence, blood, sword on every side—emphasizes the total and inescapable nature of God's judgment. Through this devastation, the truth will be unmistakable: that God is sovereign and just.
Ezekiel 28:23 in the Original Language
dever (דֶּבֶר), 'pestilence' or 'plague' — disease sent by God as judgment; often paired with sword and famine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 28:23
What does Ezekiel 28:23 mean?
Sidon will face plague, bloodshed, and warfare from all sides as instruments of God's judgment.
What is the context of Ezekiel 28:23?
The specific calamities—plague, violence, and siege—that will befall Sidon.