Ezekiel 26:12
“And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.”
Ezekiel 26:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They shall waste thy riches, they shall make a spoil of thy merchandise: and they shall destroy thy walls, and pull down thy fine houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber, and thy dust in the midst of the waters.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise; and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses; and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the waters.
- DARBYDarby
- And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy wares; and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses; and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the waters.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They shall make a spoil of your riches, and make a prey of your merchandise; and they shall break down your walls, and destroy your pleasant houses; and they shall lay your stones and your timber and your dust in the midst of the waters.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And they have spoiled thy wealth, And they have plundered thy merchandise, And they have thrown down thy walls, And thy desirable houses they break down, And thy stones, and thy wood, and thy dust, In the midst of the waters they place.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They will plunder your riches and take your merchandise as prey; they will break down your walls and destroy your delightful houses, and they will throw your stones, timber, and dust into the water.
Context: Ezekiel 26
10By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.
11With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets: he shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong garrisons shall go down to the ground.
12And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.
13And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
14And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the LORD have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.
About Ezekiel 26: God's Judgment against Tyre
In Ezekiel chapter 26, God reveals His judgment against the city of Tyre for its pride, arrogance, and cruelty towards His people. The city's destruction is prophesied, and its residents are warned of the impending calamity.
Commentary
The book of Ezekiel is filled with prophecies, and chapter 26 is one such example. In this chapter, God's anger towards Tyre is revealed, and His judgment against the city is declared. Tyre was a pagan city that had grown wealthy through trade and commerce, but it had also actively oppressed God's people. As a result, they were to face the wrath of God.However, even in His judgment, God reminds us of His mercy. He promises that Tyre will not be destroyed completely, and its inhabitants will be given a chance to repent and turn to God. This chapter serves as a reminder that God is just and merciful, and that He will not tolerate oppression and cruelty towards His people.