Ezekiel 26:9
Ezekiel 26:9 in Multiple Translations
He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes.
And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.
And he shall set his battering engines against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.
He will put up his engines of war against your walls, and your towers will be broken down by his axes.
He will have his battering rams smash your walls and use his tools to demolish your towers.
He shall set engins of warre before him against thy walles, and with his weapons breake downe thy towres.
And a battering-ram before him he placeth against thy walls, And thy towers he breaketh by his weapons.
He will set his battering engines against your walls, and with his axes he will break down your towers.
And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.
And he shall set engines of mar and battering rams against thy walls, and shall destroy thy towers with his arms.
The king will direct the soldiers who operate the ◄rams/things► to batter the walls, and who will use their iron bars to tear down the towers in the wall.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 26:9
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Ezekiel 26:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מְחִ֣י
קָֽבָלּ֔/וֹ
יִתֵּ֖ן
בְּ/חֹֽמוֹתָ֑יִ/ךְ
וּ/מִ֨גְדְּלֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
יִתֹּ֖ץ
בְּ/חַרְבוֹתָֽי/ו
וּ/מְחִ֣י
mᵉchîy
H4239
blow
Conj | N-ms
קָֽבָלּ֔/וֹ
qôbel
H6904
battering-ram
N-ms | Suff
יִתֵּ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְּ/חֹֽמוֹתָ֑יִ/ךְ
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
Prep | N-fp | Suff
וּ/מִ֨גְדְּלֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
migdâl
H4026
tower
Conj | N-cp | Suff
יִתֹּ֖ץ
nâthats
H5422
to tear
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְּ/חַרְבוֹתָֽי/ו
chereb
H2719
sword
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 26:9
וּ/מְחִ֣י
mᵉchîy
H4239
"blow"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a strong blow, like the strike of a battering ram. It is used in the book of Ezekiel to describe the force of an army's attack. The word emphasizes the power of the blow.
Definition: stroke (of a battering ram)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: engines. See also: Ezekiel 26:9.
קָֽבָלּ֔/וֹ
qôbel
H6904
"battering-ram"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for a battering-ram, a siege engine used in war to break down walls or gates. It is used in the Bible to describe the weapons of war used by ancient armies, such as in the book of Ezekiel. The word refers to a powerful tool of warfare.
Definition: something in front, attacking engine, siege-engine, battering-ram
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: war. See also: Ezekiel 26:9.
יִתֵּ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּ/חֹֽמוֹתָ֑יִ/ךְ
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
וּ/מִ֨גְדְּלֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
migdâl
H4026
"tower"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
Migdal means tower, referring to a tall structure or elevated stage. It can also symbolize a bed of flowers in the Bible.
Definition: 1) tower 1a) tower 1b) elevated stage, pulpit 1c) raised bed
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following. See also: Genesis 11:4; Nehemiah 3:26; Psalms 48:13.
יִתֹּ֖ץ
nâthats
H5422
"to tear"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The act of tearing down or destroying something, like a wall or a city, is what this word describes, and it can also mean to overthrow or defeat someone.
Definition: 1) to pull down, break down, cast down, throw down, beat down, destroy, overthrow, break out (teeth) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull down 1a2) to break down, break off 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled or broken down 1c) (Piel) to tear down 1d) (Pual) to be torn down 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be broken down
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: beat down, break down (out), cast down, destroy, overthrow, pull down, throw down. See also: Exodus 34:13; 2 Chronicles 23:17; Psalms 52:7.
בְּ/חַרְבוֹתָֽי/ו
chereb
H2719
"sword"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 26:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 26:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 26:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 26:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 26:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
- Sermons on Ezekiel 26:9
Context — A Prophecy against Tyre
7For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops.
8He will slaughter the villages of your mainland with the sword; he will set up siege works against you, build a ramp to your walls, and raise his shields against you.
9He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes.
10His multitude of horses will cover you in their dust. When he enters your gates as an army entering a breached city, your walls will shake from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots. 11The hooves of his horses will trample all your streets. He will slaughter your people with the sword, and your mighty pillars will fall to the ground.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 26:15 | And in Jerusalem he made skillfully designed devices to shoot arrows and catapult large stones from the towers and corners. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was helped tremendously so that he became powerful. |
Ezekiel 26:9 Summary
[This verse, Ezekiel 26:9, describes how God will use the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, to attack and destroy the city of Tyre, using powerful tools of war like battering rams and axes to break down its walls and towers, much like the conquests described in Joshua 6:20. This shows us that God is all-powerful and will judge those who rebel against Him, as seen in Romans 6:23. The destruction of Tyre is a reminder that God is serious about sin and will not tolerate pride and wickedness, as warned in Proverbs 16:18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of battering rams in Ezekiel 26:9?
The battering rams in Ezekiel 26:9 represent the powerful tools of war used by Nebuchadnezzar to breach the walls of Tyre, as prophesied by God, similar to the siege of Jerusalem in Jeremiah 32:24.
Why does God use the image of tearing down towers with axes in this verse?
The image of tearing down towers with axes in Ezekiel 26:9 symbolizes the complete destruction of Tyre's defenses and strongholds, much like the fall of Babylon in Daniel 5:30, emphasizing God's judgment and power.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel 26?
Ezekiel 26:9 is part of a larger prophecy against Tyre, detailing God's judgment on the city for its pride and wickedness, as seen in Ezekiel 26:3-5, and serves as a warning to other nations of God's power and authority, similar to Isaiah 23:1-18.
What can we learn from the use of military tactics in this verse?
The military tactics described in Ezekiel 26:9, such as the use of battering rams and axes, demonstrate the thoroughness and intensity of God's judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 25:13-17, and remind us of the importance of trusting in God's power and sovereignty, as in Psalm 46:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- How does the image of battering rams and axes in this verse make you think about the power and authority of God?
- In what ways can we apply the lesson of God's judgment on Tyre to our own lives and communities?
- What does this verse teach us about the consequences of pride and rebellion against God, and how can we humbly submit to His will?
- How can we balance the message of God's judgment in this verse with the message of His love and mercy in other parts of the Bible, such as John 3:16?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 26:9
And he shall set engines of war against thy walls,.... Which some Jewish writers understand of crossbows, out of which stones or arrows were cast; but rather, according to Kimchi and Jarchi, they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 26:9
And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
Engines of war: these were mighty engines, whatever form made of, and had their description here from the irresistible force wherewith they cast stones, and beat down all before them. Axes; whatever made of iron, and framed to demolish buildings: see .
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
Ezekiel 26:9 And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.Ver. 9. He shall set engines of war.] Helepoles inieciet. A graphic description of a siege. And with his axes.] Or, Battering rams, or slings. Heb., With his swords; Gr., With his lances, ferramentis mueronatis helepoleos. Vide Am. Marcell, lib. xxiii.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
(9) Engines of war.—This is now generally understood to mean battering-rams, although the word is a different one from that used in Ezekiel 4:2; Ezekiel 21:22. There are two words here which may form one compound word. Axes in the original is swords. It may either be used, the specific for the general, swords for all instruments of war; or it may be a poetic hyperbole, to express the power of the swords of Nebuchadnezzar’s army—they shall even break down the towers.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 26:9
9. engines of war] or, engines of assault, i.e. battering engines. “Axes” is lit. swords, i.e. irons. 10 seq. The assault and capture and sack of the city. The description is graphic in the extreme. When the conqueror enters the dust following the march of his cavalry shall cover the city; the walls shall shake at the rushing of his chariots in the streets; and the city shall be given up to slaughter and plunder.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:9
8-14. The description is startingly vivid, the outlying villages (“daughters”)suffer first, then the well-known “fort” and “mount” are erected, and under cover of “the buckler” (a barricade of
Sermons on Ezekiel 26:9
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He Was Marvellously Helped by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the marvels of God's help and grace, reflecting on how God has shown us loving-kindness and made us heirs with Christ despite our shortcomings. He warns again |
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Small Beginnings by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan reflects on the life of King Uzziah, who, despite his young age and inexperience, sought God's guidance and prospered due to his humility. However, as he grew strong, |