Ezekiel 28:7
Ezekiel 28:7 in Multiple Translations
behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor.
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.
therefore, behold, 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.
See, I am sending against you strange men, feared among the nations: they will let loose their swords against your bright wisdom, they will make your glory a common thing.
watch as I bring foreigners to attack you. They are more cruel than any other nation. They will use their swords to destroy you and your wonderful wisdom; they will humble your proud glory.
Behold, therefore I wil bring strangers vpon thee, euen the terrible nations: and they shall drawe their swordes against the beautie of thy wisedome, and they shall defile thy brightnes.
Therefore, lo, I am bringing in against thee strangers, The terrible of the nations, And they have drawn out their swords Against the beauty of thy wisdom, And they have pierced thy brightness.
therefore, behold, I will bring strangers on you, the terrible of the nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom. They will defile your brightness.
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.
Therefore behold, I will bring upon thee strangers the strongest of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy beauty.
I will now bring a foreign army to attack your country, an army that causes other nations to be terrified. They will pull out their swords to strike you, you who think that [IRO] you have marvelous/great wisdom, and they will destroy all your beautiful things.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 28:7
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 28:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 28:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 28:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 28:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
- Sermons on Ezekiel 28:7
Context — A Prophecy against the Ruler of Tyre
7behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor.
8They will bring you down to the Pit, and you will die a violent death in the heart of the seas. 9Will you still say, ‘I am a god,’ in the presence of those who slay you? You will be only a man, not a god, in the hands of those who wound you.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 31:12 | Foreigners, the most ruthless of the nations, cut it down and left it. Its branches have fallen on the mountains and in every valley; its boughs lay broken in all the earth’s ravines. And all the peoples of the earth left its shade and abandoned it. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 32:12 | I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 30:11 | He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain. |
| 4 | Habakkuk 1:6–8 | For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans — that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. They are dreaded and feared; from themselves they derive justice and sovereignty. Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves of the night. Their horsemen charge ahead, and their cavalry comes from afar. They fly like a vulture, swooping down to devour. |
| 5 | Amos 3:6 | If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? |
| 6 | Daniel 7:7 | After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 28:49–50 | The LORD will bring a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, to swoop down upon you like an eagle—a nation whose language you will not understand, a ruthless nation with no respect for the old and no pity for the young. |
| 8 | Isaiah 23:8–9 | Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are renowned on the earth? The LORD of Hosts planned it, to defile all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the renowned of the earth. |
| 9 | Isaiah 25:3–4 | Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You. For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, |
| 10 | Ezekiel 26:7–14 | For 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. He 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. He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes. His 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. The 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. They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise. They will demolish your walls, tear down your beautiful homes, and throw your stones and timber and soil into the water. So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard. I 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.’ |
Ezekiel 28:7 Summary
Ezekiel 28:7 is a warning from God to the city of Tyre, telling them that He will bring powerful enemies against them because of their pride and arrogance. This verse reminds us that when we become too full of ourselves and our accomplishments, God may use difficult circumstances to humble us and bring us back to a place of dependence on Him (as seen in 1 Peter 5:6). It encourages us to trust in God's power and wisdom, rather than our own, and to cultivate humility in our hearts. By doing so, we can avoid the kind of destruction that came upon Tyre and instead experience God's blessing and protection, as promised in Psalm 37:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the 'foreigners' and 'most ruthless of nations' in Ezekiel 28:7?
The 'foreigners' and 'most ruthless of nations' in Ezekiel 28:7 refer to the Babylonian empire, which God used to judge the pride of Tyre, as seen in Ezekiel 26:7-11 and Isaiah 13:1-5.
How does this verse relate to the theme of pride and humility in the Bible?
Ezekiel 28:7 illustrates the consequences of pride, as stated in Proverbs 16:18, which says 'Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall', and is also reflected in 1 Peter 5:6, which encourages humility before God.
What is the 'beauty of your wisdom' that will be defiled in this verse?
The 'beauty of your wisdom' in Ezekiel 28:7 likely refers to the impressive commercial and maritime achievements of Tyre, which were considered a source of great pride, as mentioned in Ezekiel 28:4-5, but would be brought low by God's judgment, similar to the fall of Babylon in Daniel 4:28-37.
How does this verse apply to believers today?
Ezekiel 28:7 serves as a warning to believers against pride and self-reliance, encouraging them to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 9:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be relying on my own strength and wisdom, rather than trusting in God's power and guidance?
- How can I cultivate humility and a recognition of my dependence on God, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:6 and Micah 6:8?
- What are some ways that God may be using challenging circumstances in my life to 'defile my splendor' and bring me to a place of greater humility and reliance on Him?
- What does it mean for me to 'trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding' in Proverbs 3:5-6, and how can I apply this truth in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 28:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 28:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 28:7
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 28:7
Sermons on Ezekiel 28:7
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(Clip) Judgment of Nations and Coming Great Suffering of the Saints by Brian Long | This sermon addresses the longing for revival and spiritual awakening, reflecting on past prayers for a transformative movement of God that has not yet fully manifested. It delves |
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Sanctification Through the Blood by Andrew Murray | The preacher delves into the Greek word 'exegeiro,' which signifies bringing forward or lifting up historical figures to prominence, awakening from sleep, and causing to appear. Th |
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David Wilkerson Prophecy - New York 1000 Fires by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the judgment of societies by God, warning of impending chastisement for turning away from righteousness and holiness. The speaker predicts a period of intens |
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The Justice of God—and the Sins of Our Country by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies, in his sermon 'The Justice of God—and the Sins of Our Country,' passionately addresses the sins of the people and the nation, attributing calamities to God's provide |
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On Public Diversions by John Wesley | John Wesley addresses the dangers of public diversions, emphasizing that every calamity serves as a warning from God to prompt repentance and reflection. He argues that all evils o |
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God's Tools and Instruments by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes God's sovereignty over all events, including disasters like the fire that devastated London. He asserts that every judgment, whether it be calamity or pros |
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You Are the One Who Has Done This! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of silence and humility in the face of affliction, as exemplified by David in Psalm 39:9. He highlights that true believers recognize God's |






