King James Version:
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And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
Complete Jewish Bible:
I will put an end to your singing, the sound of your lyres will be heard no more.
Berean Standard Bible:
So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard.
American Standard Version:
And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And I will cause the noise{H1995} of thy songs{H7892} to cease{H7673}; and the sound{H6963} of thy harps{H3658} shall be no more heard{H8085}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 7:34
- Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.
Isaiah 23:16
- Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
Isaiah 24:8
- The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
Isaiah 24:9
- They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
Isaiah 14:11
- Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, [and] the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.
Jeremiah 25:10
- Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle.
Jeremiah 16:9
- For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 26:13
Ezekiel 26:13 is a verse from the Old Testament Book of Ezekiel, which records the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel. The verse is part of a larger oracle against the city of Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city known for its maritime power and wealth. Tyre was a significant trading center and was often in conflict or competition with Israel and Judah.
In this particular verse, God, through the prophet Ezekiel, pronounces judgment on Tyre, declaring that the city's joyful songs and the music of its harps will be silenced. This imagery of the cessation of music symbolizes the complete destruction and loss of cultural vitality that God is foretelling for Tyre. The verse reflects themes of divine judgment and the impermanence of human achievements, especially when they are built on pride, idolatry, or injustice.
The historical context of this prophecy is set during the Babylonian exile, a period when the people of Judah were taken into captivity by the Babylonian Empire. Ezekiel, among the exiles, delivers messages of both judgment and hope. While the oracle against Tyre foretells the city's downfall, it also serves as a warning to Judah about the consequences of straying from God's laws. The verse underscores the sobering reality that even mighty cities and civilizations can fall into ruin if they turn away from the divine.
In summary, Ezekiel 26:13 is a prophetic declaration of divine judgment against Tyre, using the powerful metaphor of silenced music to convey the city's impending doom. It highlights the transient nature of human prosperity and the need for humility and obedience before God, resonating with the broader themes of the Book of Ezekiel concerning God's sovereignty and the fate of nations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1995
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָמוֹן
Transliteration: hâmôwn
Pronunciation: haw-mone'
Description: or הָמֹן; (Ezekiel 5:7), from הָמָה; a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth; abundance, company, many, multitude, multiply, noise, riches, rumbling, sounding, store, tumult. - Strong's Number: H7892
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁיר
Transliteration: shîyr
Pronunciation: sheer
Description: or feminine שִׁירָה; from שִׁיר; a song; abstractly, singing; musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. - Strong's Number: H7673
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַת
Transliteration: shâbath
Pronunciation: shaw-bath'
Description: a primitive root; to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific); (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. - Strong's Number: H6963
There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוֹל
Transliteration: qôwl
Pronunciation: kole
Description: or קֹל; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound; [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. - Strong's Number: H3658
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּנּוֹר
Transliteration: kinnôwr
Pronunciation: kin-nore'
Description: from a unused root meaning to twang; a harp; harp. - Strong's Number: H8085
There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַע
Transliteration: shâmaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.