Ezekiel 26:2

King James Version:

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Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken [that was] the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, [now] she is laid waste:

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Human being, since Tzor has said against Yerushalayim, 'Ha! She is shattered, the gateway of the peoples. Now that she is ruined, her riches will be mine';

Berean Standard Bible:

“Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; it has swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will be filled,’

American Standard Version:

Son of man, because that Tyre hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gate of the peoples; she is turned unto me; I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Son^{H1121} of man^{H120}, because that Tyrus^{H6865} hath said^{H559} against Jerusalem^{H3389}, Aha^{H1889}, she is broken^{H7665} that was the gates^{H1817} of the people^{H5971}: she is turned^{H5437} unto me: I shall be replenished^{H4390}, now she is laid waste^{H2717}:

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Commentary for Ezekiel 26:2

Ezekiel 26:2 is a verse from the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, which contains prophecies attributed to the prophet Ezekiel. The historical context of this verse is set during the period of the Babylonian Exile, when many Jews were taken captive to Babylon following the conquest of Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE.

In this verse, God addresses Ezekiel as "son of man," a common title used in Ezekiel to emphasize the prophet's humanity and humility before the divine. The city of Tyre, a powerful and prosperous Phoenician city-state on the coast of the Mediterranean, is personified and spoken of as if it were an individual. Tyre is condemned for its response to the fall of Jerusalem. The verse accuses Tyre of gloating over the destruction of Jerusalem, seeing it as an opportunity to increase its own wealth and influence. The phrase "Aha, she is broken [that was] the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, [now] she is laid waste" reflects the perceived Schadenfreude of Tyre, which anticipated benefiting from Jerusalem's misfortune by expanding its trade and economic power.

The themes present in this verse include divine judgment, the consequences of gloating over an enemy's downfall, and the sovereignty of God over the nations. Ezekiel's prophecy serves as a warning to Tyre that its arrogance and opportunism in the wake of Jerusalem's suffering will not go unpunished. God is portrayed as a defender of His people and a judge of the nations, who will hold accountable those who exploit the misfortunes of others. The verse also touches on the broader theme of God's ultimate control over human history, as He works to fulfill His purposes through the rise and fall of empires and city-states.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H120
   There are 581 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָדָם
   Transliteration: ʼâdâm
   Pronunciation: aw-dawm'
   Description: from אָדַם; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.); [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6865
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צֹר
   Transliteration: Tsôr
   Pronunciation: tsore
   Description: or צוֹר; the same as צֹר; a rock; Tsor, a place in Palestine; Tyre, Tyrus.
   
4. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3389
   There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
   Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
   Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
   Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1889
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הֶאָח
   Transliteration: heʼâch
   Pronunciation: heh-awkh'
   Description: xlit heâch corrected to heʼâch; from הֵא and אָח; aha!; ah, aha, ha.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7665
   There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁבַר
   Transliteration: shâbar
   Pronunciation: shaw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; to burst (literally or figuratively); break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for שָׂבַר).
   
8. Strong's Number: H1817
   There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דֶּלֶת
   Transliteration: deleth
   Pronunciation: deh'-leth
   Description: from דָּלָה; something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor; door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3).
   
9. Strong's Number: H5971
   There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַם
   Transliteration: ʻam
   Pronunciation: am
   Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.
   
10. Strong's Number: H5437
    There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָבַב
    Transliteration: çâbab
    Pronunciation: saw-bab'
    Description: a primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively; bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, [idiom] whirl, [idiom] round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset (about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to come about, [idiom] circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round), drive, environ, [idiom] on every side, beset (close, come, compass, go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back).
    
11. Strong's Number: H4390
    There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָלֵא
    Transliteration: mâlêʼ
    Pronunciation: maw-lay'
    Description: or מָלָא; (Esther 7:5), a primitive root; to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively); accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly.
    
12. Strong's Number: H2717
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָרַב
    Transliteration: chârab
    Pronunciation: khaw-rab'
    Description: or חֲרֵב; a primitive root; to parch (through drought) i.e. (by analogy,) to desolate, destroy, kill; decay, (be) desolate, destroy(-er), (be) dry (up), slay, [idiom] surely, (lay, lie, make) waste.