Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your fall; the islands in the sea are terrified at your collapse.’ New Living Translation Now the coastlands tremble at your fall. The islands are dismayed as you disappear. English Standard Version Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your fall, and the coastlands that are on the sea are dismayed at your passing.’ Berean Standard Bible Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise.”’ King James Bible Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure. New King James Version Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your fall; Yes, the coastlands by the sea are troubled at your departure.” ’ New American Standard Bible ‘Now the coastlands will tremble On the day of your downfall; Yes, the coastlands which are by the sea Will be horrified at your passing.’” NASB 1995 ‘Now the coastlands will tremble On the day of your fall; Yes, the coastlands which are by the sea Will be terrified at your passing.’” NASB 1977 ‘Now the coastlands will tremble On the day of your fall; Yes, the coastlands which are by the sea Will be terrified at your passing.’” Legacy Standard Bible Now the coastlands will tremble On the day of your downfall; Yes, the coastlands which are by the sea Will be dismayed at your departure.’” Amplified Bible ‘Now the coastlands will tremble On the day of your fall; Yes, the coastlands which are by the sea Will be terrified at your departure.’” Christian Standard Bible Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are alarmed by your demise.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are alarmed by your demise.” American Standard Version Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be dismayed at thy departure. Contemporary English Version But now Tyre is in ruins, and the people on the coast stare at it in horror and tremble in fear." English Revised Version Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be dismayed at thy departure. GOD'S WORD® Translation Your defeat will make the people who live by the coast tremble. Your end will terrify the islands in the sea. Good News Translation Now, on the day it has fallen, The islands are trembling, And their people are shocked at such destruction." International Standard Version Now the coastland inhabitants will tremble on the day that you fall. The coastland inhabitants, who make their living from the sea, will be terrified when you pass away!' NET Bible Now the coastlands will tremble on the day of your fall; the coastlands by the sea will be terrified by your passing.' New Heart English Bible Now shall the islands tremble in the day of your fall; yes, the islands that are in the sea shall be dismayed at your departure."' Webster's Bible Translation Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yes, the isles that are in the sea shall be disturbed at thy departure. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise.”’ World English Bible Now the islands will tremble in the day of your fall. Yes, the islands that are in the sea will be dismayed at your departure.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow the islands tremble [on the] day of your fall; The islands that [are] in the sea have been troubled at your outgoing.” Young's Literal Translation Now they tremble, is it not the day of thy fall? Troubled have been the isles that are in the sea, at thine outgoing. Smith's Literal Translation Now shall the idles tremble the day of thy fall; and the isles which are in the sea loathed from thy going forth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow shall the ships be astonished in the day of thy terror: and the islands in the sea shall be troubled because no one cometh out of thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the ships will be stupefied, in the day of your terror. And the islands of the sea will be disturbed, because no one goes out from you. New American Bible On this, the day of your fall, the islands quake! The islands in the sea are terrified at your passing. New Revised Standard Version Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your fall; the coastlands by the sea are dismayed at your passing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow shall the isles tremble in the day of your fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled in the day of your fall. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Therefore the islands shall quake in the day of your fall, and the islands shall be troubled in the day of your fall OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now shall the isles tremble In the day of thy fall; Yea, the isles that are in the sea Shall be affrighted at thy going out. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the isles shall be alarmed at the day of thy fall. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against Tyre…17Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men—she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples! 18Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise.”’ 19For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When I make you a desolate city like other deserted cities, and when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you,… Cross References Isaiah 23:1-18 This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ... Jeremiah 25:22 all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea; Zechariah 9:3-4 Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. / Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire. Amos 1:9-10 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.” Joel 3:4-8 Now what do you have against Me, O Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering against Me a recompense? If you retaliate against Me, I will swiftly and speedily return your recompense upon your heads. / For you took My silver and gold and carried off My finest treasures to your temples. / You sold the people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks, to send them far from their homeland. ... Revelation 18:9-19 Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” / And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— ... Isaiah 14:31 Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks. Jeremiah 47:4 For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor. Zephaniah 2:13-15 And He will stretch out His hand against the north and destroy Assyria; He will make Nineveh a desolation, as dry as a desert. / Herds will lie down in her midst, creatures of every kind. Both the desert owl and screech owl will roost atop her pillars. Their calls will sound from the window, but desolation will lie on the threshold, for He will expose the beams of cedar. / This carefree city that dwells securely, that thinks to herself: “I am it, and there is none besides me,” what a ruin she has become, a resting place for beasts. Everyone who passes by her hisses and shakes his fist. Matthew 11:21-22 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. Luke 10:13-14 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. Isaiah 2:12-17 For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— / against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up, against all the oaks of Bashan, / against all the tall mountains, against all the high hills, ... Ezekiel 27:1-36 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Now you, son of man, take up a lament for Tyre. / Tell Tyre, who dwells at the gateway to the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coasts, that this is what the Lord GOD says: You have said, O Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’ ... Ezekiel 28:1-19 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! ... Isaiah 24:10-12 The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. / In the streets they cry out for wine. All joy turns to gloom; rejoicing is exiled from the land. / The city is left in ruins; its gate is reduced to rubble. Treasury of Scripture Now shall the isles tremble in the day of your fall; yes, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at your departure. the isles tremble Ezekiel 26:15 Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee? Ezekiel 27:28-30 The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots… at thy Isaiah 23:5-7,10-12 As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre… Jump to Previous Affrighted Coastlands Collapse Departure Dismayed Disturbed Fall Fear Islands Isles Outgoing Overcome Passing Sea Sea-Lands Shaking Ships Terrified Tremble TroubledJump to Next Affrighted Coastlands Collapse Departure Dismayed Disturbed Fall Fear Islands Isles Outgoing Overcome Passing Sea Sea-Lands Shaking Ships Terrified Tremble TroubledEzekiel 26 1. Tyrus, for insulting Jerusalem, is threatened with destruction7. The power of Nebuchadnezzar against her 15. The mourning and astonishment of the sea at her fall Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; This phrase refers to the reaction of the surrounding regions to the fall of Tyre, a powerful and influential city-state in ancient Phoenicia. The "coastlands" likely represent the various maritime nations and trading partners that relied on Tyre's economic strength. The trembling signifies fear and anxiety, as Tyre's downfall would have significant economic and political repercussions. Historically, Tyre was a major hub of commerce, and its fall would disrupt trade routes and alliances. This imagery of trembling coastlands can be connected to other biblical passages where nations react with fear to God's judgments, such as in Isaiah 23, which also prophesies against Tyre. the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He is the author of the book and the one delivering God's message of judgment. 2. Tyre An ancient and prosperous Phoenician city located on the Mediterranean coast. Known for its wealth and trade, Tyre is the subject of God's judgment in this passage. 3. Coastlands and Islands These refer to the surrounding regions and nations that were economically and politically connected to Tyre. Their trembling and dismay signify the far-reaching impact of Tyre's downfall. 4. Day of Downfall This event marks the prophesied destruction of Tyre, symbolizing God's judgment against pride and self-reliance. 5. God's Judgment The overarching event in this passage, highlighting God's sovereignty and justice in dealing with nations that oppose His will. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod's control over the rise and fall of nations is a reminder of His ultimate authority. We should trust in His plans and purposes, even when worldly powers seem dominant. The Danger of Pride and Self-Reliance Tyre's downfall serves as a warning against pride and self-reliance. We must examine our own lives for areas where we rely on our strength rather than God's. The Impact of Judgment The trembling of the coastlands illustrates how God's judgment can have far-reaching effects. Our actions and God's responses can influence those around us. The Certainty of God's Word The fulfillment of prophecy concerning Tyre assures us of the reliability of God's Word. We can trust His promises and warnings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 26:18?2. How does Ezekiel 26:18 illustrate God's judgment on nations opposing His will? 3. What lessons can we learn from Tyre's downfall in Ezekiel 26:18? 4. How does Ezekiel 26:18 connect with God's sovereignty in other Scriptures? 5. How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 26:18 to modern society? 6. What role does divine justice play in Ezekiel 26:18's message to believers? 7. How does Ezekiel 26:18 align with historical accounts of Tyre's destruction? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the prophecy in Ezekiel 26:18? 9. Why did God choose Tyre for destruction in Ezekiel 26:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 26? 11. Aren't biblical prophecies just vague predictions? 12. In Ezekiel 27, how can the prophecy of Tyre's total destruction be reconciled with historical evidence that Tyre persisted for centuries? 13. If Ezekiel 26:14 declares that Tyre 'shall never be rebuilt,' how do we reconcile this with the modern city of Tyre still existing today? 14. Does the prophecy in Ezekiel 26 conflict with accounts in other books of the Bible that reference Tyre's continued trading and influence after its supposed destruction? What Does Ezekiel 26:18 Mean Now“Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall…” • The word “Now” shifts the prophecy from what God will do to how others will react. It signals a real-time, inevitable moment—judgment has moved from future tense to present reality, much like the sudden pivot in Isaiah 47:1–5 when Babylon is told, “Come down and sit in the dust.” • Scripture often marks decisive judgment with a “now” or “behold” (e.g., Ezekiel 7:2–4), underscoring that God’s warnings are not idle threats. the coastlands • “Coastlands” points to the maritime peoples who traded with Tyre (see Ezekiel 27:1–9). These regions depended on Tyre’s greatness for their own prosperity. • Cross references: Jeremiah 25:22 lists “the kings of Tyre and Sidon” along with “the kings of the coastlands across the sea,” showing the network affected. Revelation 18:9 reminds us that when a powerful trading hub falls, those who profited “stand at a distance” and mourn. tremble on the day of your downfall • Their trembling is literal fear and economic panic. When Tyre collapses, their own security feels threatened—comparable to the merchants who “weep and mourn” over fallen Babylon in Revelation 18:11. • God uses the fall of one city to expose misplaced confidence in commerce and alliances (see Proverbs 11:28). • For believers, it’s a sober reminder that worldly systems cannot provide ultimate security (Matthew 6:19–21). the islands in the sea “…the islands in the sea are dismayed…” • Islands emphasize the far-reaching impact. Even those separated by water are shaken; no one is out of range of God’s judgments (Psalm 97:1). • In prophetic language, “islands” often symbolize distant nations (Isaiah 42:10). Their inclusion highlights the global ripple effect of Tyre’s fall. are dismayed by your demise. • “Dismayed” extends beyond fear to astonished grief—echoing Ezekiel 27:35–36 where “all who dwell on the coastlands are appalled at you.” • Tyre’s “demise” proves that pride and wealth cannot shield a nation from divine accountability (Proverbs 16:18). • This also foreshadows the final judgment on worldly powers in Revelation 19:1–3, where heaven rejoices but earth’s merchants lament. summary Ezekiel 26:18 pictures the shockwaves of Tyre’s judgment: allies, trading partners, and distant islands all quake and mourn. God’s action against one proud city becomes a vivid lesson for every nation—and every heart—that security rooted in worldly wealth is fragile. The verse calls us to anchor our hope in the Lord, whose word stands when every coastal empire, island stronghold, and commercial network crumbles. (18) The isles tremble.--"Isles" here, as elsewhere, includes coasts. It must be remembered how numerous the colonies of Ph?nicia were. They had been established in Cyprus. Rhodes, Malta, Spain, Sicily, Sardinia, the Balearic Islands, and Africa. In some of these there were several colonies, as Utica and Carthage in Africa, Gades (Cadiz), Kalpe (Gibraltar), and Malaka (Malaga) in Spain. All of these looked up to Tyre as their mother-city, and received from her their high priests. Even Carthage, the greatest of them, sent yearly presents to the Tyrian Hercules.Verse 18. - It is noticeable that the commercial policy of Tyre is not represented as having been oppressive. The isles do not exult in their deliverance, but mourn over the captured city whose commerce had contributed to their prosperity. The "terror" of Ver. 17 is rather the impression of awe and wonder made on all who came to it.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowעַתָּה֙ (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time the coastlands הָֽאִיִּ֔ן (hā·’î·yin) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island tremble יֶחְרְד֣וּ (yeḥ·rə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2729: To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten on the day י֖וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of your downfall; מַפַּלְתֵּ֑ךְ (map·pal·têḵ) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 4658: Fall, decadence, a ruin, a carcase the islands הָאִיִּ֥ים (hā·’î·yîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island in the sea בַּיָּ֖ם (bay·yām) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin are dismayed וְנִבְהֲל֛וּ (wə·niḇ·hă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously by your demise.”’ מִצֵּאתֵֽךְ׃ (miṣ·ṣê·ṯêḵ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim Links Ezekiel 26:18 NIVEzekiel 26:18 NLT Ezekiel 26:18 ESV Ezekiel 26:18 NASB Ezekiel 26:18 KJV Ezekiel 26:18 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 26:18 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 26:18 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 26:18 French Bible Ezekiel 26:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 26:18 Now shall the islands tremble (Ezek. 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