Ezekiel 26:15

Ezekiel 26:15 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst?

King James Version KJV

¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee?

American Standard Version ASV

Thus saith the Lord Jehovah to Tyre: shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded groan, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee?

Bible in Basic English BBE

This is what the Lord has said to Tyre: Will not the sea-lands be shaking at the sound of your fall, when the wounded give cries of pain, when men are put to the sword in you?

Free Bible Version FBV

This is what the Lord God says to the inhabitants of Tyre: Aren't the people of the coastlands going to shake in terror when they hear your city collapse, when the wounded groan at the killing inside your city?

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thus sayth the Lord God to Tyrus, Shall not the yles tremble at the sounde of thy fall? and at the crie of the wounded, when they shall be slaine and murthered in the middes of thee?

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thus said the Lord Jehovah to Tyre: Do not — from the noise of thy fall, In the groaning of the wounded, In the slaying of the slaughter in thy midst, The isles shake?

World English Bible WEB

“The Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Won’t the islands shake at the sound of your fall, when the wounded groan, when the slaughter is made within you?

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyre; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee?

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thus saith the Lord God to Tyre: Shall not the islands shake at the sound of thy fall, and the groans of thy slain when they shall be killed in the midst of thee?

Translation for Translators T4T

This is also what I, Yahweh the Lord, say about the people of Tyre: ‘When the wounded people in Tyre groan and many people are slaughtered and the city is destroyed, it will surely be as though [RHQ] the areas along the coast will tremble.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 26:15

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Ezekiel 26:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כֹּ֥ה אָמַ֛ר אֲדֹנָ֥/י יְהוִ֖ה לְ/צ֑וֹר הֲ/לֹ֣א מִ/קּ֣וֹל מַפַּלְתֵּ֗/ךְ בֶּ/אֱנֹ֨ק חָלָ֜ל בֵּ/הָ֤רֵֽג הֶ֨רֶג֙ בְּ/תוֹכֵ֔/ךְ יִרְעֲשׁ֖וּ הָ/אִיִּֽים

כֹּ֥ה kôh H3541 thus Adv

אָמַ֛ר ʼâmar H559 to say V-Qal-Perf-3ms

אֲדֹנָ֥/י ʼĂdônây H136 Lord N-mp | Suff

יְהוִ֖ה Yᵉhôvih H3069 YHWH/God N-proper

לְ/צ֑וֹר Tsôr H6865 Tyre Prep | N-proper

הֲ/לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part | Part

מִ/קּ֣וֹל qôwl H6963 voice Prep | N-ms

מַפַּלְתֵּ֗/ךְ mappeleth H4658 carcass N-fs | Suff

בֶּ/אֱנֹ֨ק ʼânaq H602 to groan Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

חָלָ֜ל châlâl H2491 slain Adj

בֵּ/הָ֤רֵֽג hârag H2026 to kill Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a

הֶ֨רֶג֙ hereg H2027 slaughter N-ms

בְּ/תוֹכֵ֔/ךְ tâvek H8432 midst Prep | N-ms | Suff

יִרְעֲשׁ֖וּ râʻash H7493 to shake V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

הָ/אִיִּֽים ʼîy H339 coastland Art | N-mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 26:15

כֹּ֥ה kôh H3541 "thus" Adv

This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.

Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)

Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.

אָמַ֛ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

אֲדֹנָ֥/י ʼĂdônây H136 "Lord" N-mp | Suff

Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.

Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.

יְהוִ֖ה Yᵉhôvih H3069 "YHWH/God" N-proper

YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.

Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)

Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.

לְ/צ֑וֹר Tsôr H6865 "Tyre" Prep | N-proper

Tyre refers to a city on the Mediterranean coast, mentioned in the Bible as a major Phoenician city, translated as Tyre or Tyrus, meaning a rock. It appears in books like Matthew and Acts. The city was an important trade center.

Definition: § Tyre or Tyrus = "a rock" the Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast

Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Tyre, Tyrus. See also: Joshua 19:29; Jeremiah 27:3; Psalms 45:13.

הֲ/לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

מִ/קּ֣וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Prep | N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.

מַפַּלְתֵּ֗/ךְ mappeleth H4658 "carcass" N-fs | Suff

This word can mean a carcass or a ruin, often referring to the aftermath of a disaster. In the Bible, it is used to describe the fall of a city or a person. The prophet Ezekiel wrote about the ruin of Jerusalem.

Definition: 1) carcass, ruin, overthrow 1a) carcass 1b) ruin, overthrow

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: carcase, fall, ruin. See also: Judges 14:8; Ezekiel 27:27; Proverbs 29:16.

בֶּ/אֱנֹ֨ק ʼânaq H602 "to groan" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

To groan means to cry out in pain or lament, as seen in the Bible where people express sorrow and grief. It involves making a loud, sorrowful sound.

Definition: 1) to cry, groan 1a) (Qal) to cry, lament 1b) (Niphal) to make lamentation

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: cry, groan. See also: Jeremiah 51:52; Ezekiel 24:17; Ezekiel 26:15.

חָלָ֜ל châlâl H2491 "slain" Adj

This word describes something or someone that has been profaned or hurt, like in Numbers 35:33. It can also mean to be pierced or wounded, as in physically harmed.

Definition: : killed 1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced 1a) pierced, fatally wounded 1b) slain Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)

Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. See also: Genesis 34:27; Isaiah 66:16; Psalms 69:27.

בֵּ/הָ֤רֵֽג hârag H2026 "to kill" Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a

To kill or slay with intent, as seen in the Bible when God instructs the Israelites to destroy certain nations. This word is used in various forms, including to murder or destroy. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy.

Definition: 1) to kill, slay, murder, destroy, murderer, slayer, out of hand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kill, slay 1a2) to destroy, ruin 1b) (Niphal) to be killed 1c) (Pual) to be killed, be slain

Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: destroy, out of hand, kill, murder(-er), put to (death), make (slaughter), slay(-er), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:8; 2 Kings 8:12; Psalms 10:8.

הֶ֨רֶג֙ hereg H2027 "slaughter" N-ms

Slaughter, referring to the act of killing, is used to describe violent acts in the Bible, such as the slaughter of the Philistines by Samson in Judges 14. It is also used to describe the slaughter of animals for sacrifice.

Definition: a killing, slaughter

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: be slain, slaughter. See also: Esther 9:5; Isaiah 27:7; Proverbs 24:11.

בְּ/תוֹכֵ֔/ךְ tâvek H8432 "midst" Prep | N-ms | Suff

This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.

Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.

יִרְעֲשׁ֖וּ râʻash H7493 "to shake" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

In the Bible, this word means to shake or quake, often describing the earth or sky trembling with fear. It's used in the books of Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's power and majesty.

Definition: 1) to quake, shake 1a) (Qal) to quake, shake 1b) (Niphal) to be made to quake 1c)(Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to quake 1c2) to cause to spring or leap (of horse)

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, (re-) move, quake, (make to) shake, (make to) tremble. See also: Judges 5:4; Jeremiah 49:21; Psalms 18:8.

הָ/אִיִּֽים ʼîy H339 "coastland" Art | N-mp

This word refers to a habitable spot, such as a coast, island, or dry land. It is used to describe desirable places in the Bible, like a country or region.

Definition: coast, island, shore, region

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: country, isle, island. See also: Genesis 10:5; Isaiah 51:5; Psalms 72:10.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 26:15

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Context
Cross References
Ezekiel 26:15 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 26:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 26:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 26:15
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 26:15
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15
Sermons on Ezekiel 26:15

Context — A Prophecy against Tyre

13So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard. 14I will make you a bare rock, and you will become a place to spread the fishing nets. You will never be rebuilt, for I, the LORD, have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.’

15This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst?

16All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you. 17Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men— she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples!

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 27:35	All the people of the coastlands are appalled over you. Their kings shudder with fear; their faces are contorted.
2	Jeremiah 49:21	At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; their cry will resound to the Red Sea.
3	Ezekiel 26:18	Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise.”’
4	Ezekiel 31:16	I made the nations quake at the sound of its downfall, when I cast it down to Sheol with those who descend to the Pit. Then all the trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, all the well-watered trees, were consoled in the earth below.
5	Hebrews 12:26–27	At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.
6	Ezekiel 32:10	I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’
7	Isaiah 2:19	Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.
8	Ezekiel 27:28	The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out.

Ezekiel 26:15 Summary

Ezekiel 26:15 is a message from God to the city of Tyre, warning them that their downfall will be so significant that it will cause the surrounding coastlands to tremble with fear, as seen in other biblical passages like Isaiah 23:1-18. This verse reminds us that God is a just and powerful judge, who will not tolerate pride and corruption, as mentioned in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:6. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn to stay humble and faithful before God, trusting in His sovereignty and provision, even in uncertain times, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Tyre's downfall in Ezekiel 26:15?

The downfall of Tyre is a significant event in biblical history, symbolizing God's judgment on a city that had become proud and corrupt, as seen in Ezekiel 26:15, and it serves as a warning to other nations, as mentioned in Ezekiel 26:16-17 and Isaiah 23:1-18.

How does the Lord's statement to Tyre relate to the coastlands?

The Lord's statement to Tyre in Ezekiel 26:15 indicates that the coastlands will be affected by Tyre's downfall, and this is reminiscent of other biblical prophecies, such as Isaiah 41:1, where the islands and coastlands are called to attention.

What does the phrase 'the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst' mean?

The phrase 'the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst' in Ezekiel 26:15 refers to the suffering and pain that will occur within Tyre as a result of God's judgment, similar to the suffering described in Lamentations 1:20 and Jeremiah 4:31.

Is Ezekiel 26:15 a prediction of a specific historical event?

Yes, Ezekiel 26:15 is a prediction of the historical event of Tyre's downfall, which was fulfilled by the Babylonian conquest, as recorded in Ezekiel 26:7-14 and supported by other biblical accounts, such as Jeremiah 27:3-11.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can apply the lesson of Tyre's pride and downfall to my own life, and how can I stay humble before God?
How can I balance the desire for prosperity and success with the need to remain faithful and obedient to God's will, as seen in Ezekiel 26:15 and other biblical passages?
What are some ways that God's judgment on Tyre can serve as a warning to me, and how can I respond to this warning in a way that is pleasing to God?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos, as seen in Ezekiel 26:15 and other biblical accounts?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 26:15

Thus saith the Lord God to Tyrus,.... By his prophet, who very probably delivered this prophecy to the ambassadors of Tyre at Babylon; or to some of their merchants that traded there; or sent it in a

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 26:15

Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee? Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall?

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15

Isles, which are places freest from the danger of invasions, and in those days thought themselves safe, will think themselves in danger, and shake with fear, when they hear that Tyre is fallen; it will amaze and fright them all, when they hear thy men were wounded and slain in the midst of thee who dwellest in the sea.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15

Ezekiel 26:15 Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee?Ver. 15. Shall not the isles.] See the like, Isaiah 23:1-16

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15

(15) The isles.—This word is constantly used in Scripture, not merely for islands, strictly so called, but for any sea-coasts. The main reference here, no doubt, is to the islands and coasts of the Mediterranean; but as Tyrian commerce extended also beyond, the language need not be entirely restricted to these. The tidings of the conquest of Tyre is poetically represented as “the sound of her fall.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15

Verse 15. The isles shake at the sound of thy fall] All those which had traded with this city, which was the grand mart, and on which they all depended. Her ruin involved them all, and caused general wailing.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 26:15

15–18. Commotion among the princes of the sea caused by her fall; they mourn and take up a lament over Tyre (17, 18) 15. the isles shake] the coast-lands, the island-like countries on the seaboard. the sound of thy fall] might mean “at the report of thy fall,” but here by a strong hyperbole the prophet appears to represent the crash of the city’s fall and the cries of the wounded as being heard in the neighbouring coasts, ch. Ezekiel 27:28, Ezekiel 31:16; cf. Jeremiah 49:21.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 26:15

The effect of the fall of Tyre. Ezekiel 26:16 Clothe themselves with trembling - Mourners change their bright robes for sad garments. Ezekiel 26:17 Of seafaring men - literally, “from the seas,” i.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:15

15, 16. At the sound of the falling walls and the cries of the wounded the seacoasts (isles, Ezekiel 26:15; Ezekiel 26:18) tremble and shake, while the merchant princes of the sea (Isaiah 23:8) put

Sermons on Ezekiel 26:15

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