Ezekiel 26:6
“And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
Ezekiel 26:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Her daughters also that are in the field, shall be slain by the sword: and they shall know that I am the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And her daughters that are in the field shall be slain with the sword: and they shall know that I am Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- And her daughters that are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Her daughters who are in the field shall be slain with the sword: and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And her daughters who are in the field, by sword they are slain, And they have known that I am Jehovah,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Her daughters in the fields will be killed by the sword, and they will know that I am the Lord.
Context: Ezekiel 26
4And they shall destroy the walls of Tyrus, and break down her towers: I will also scrape her dust from her, and make her like the top of a rock.
5It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.
6And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
7For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.
8He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the buckler against thee.
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.