Ezekiel 28:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 28:7
God's method of judgment: invasion by a superior military force.
What Does Ezekiel 28:7 Mean?
The strangers are the terrible of the nations—likely the Babylonian army under Nebuchadnezzar, known for their military ferocity. They will be the instrument of God's judgment, turning their swords against Tyrus and its ruling prince.
The poetic language emphasizes the contrast: 'the beauty of thy wisdom' and 'thy brightness' will be destroyed by these cruel foreigners. All that made the prince proud will become the object of defilement and ruin.
Ezekiel 28:7 in the Original Language
zarim (זָרִים), 'strangers' or 'foreigners' — nations outside the covenant community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 28:7
What does Ezekiel 28:7 mean?
God will send invaders to destroy the prince's magnificence and power.
What is the context of Ezekiel 28:7?
God's method of judgment: invasion by a superior military force.