Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken, and its doors have swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will prosper,’ New Living Translation “Son of man, Tyre has rejoiced over the fall of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Ha! She who was the gateway to the rich trade routes to the east has been broken, and I am the heir! Because she has been made desolate, I will become wealthy!’ English Standard Version “Son of man, because Tyre said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, the gate of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me. I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste,’ 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,’ Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, because that Tyre has said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, she is broken, the gate of the peoples—she is turned over to me; I will be filled; she is destroyed,’ King James Bible 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: New King James Version “Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, ‘Aha! She is broken who was the gateway of the peoples; now she is turned over to me; I shall be filled; she is laid waste.’ New American Standard Bible “Son of man, because Tyre has said in regard to Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gateway of the peoples is broken; it has opened to me. I shall be filled, now that she is laid waste,’ NASB 1995 “Son of man, because Tyre has said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, the gateway of the peoples is broken; it has opened to me. I shall be filled, now that she is laid waste,’ NASB 1977 “Son of man, because Tyre has said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, the gateway of the peoples is broken; it has opened to me. I shall be filled, now that she is laid waste,’ Legacy Standard Bible “Son of man, because Tyre has said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, the gateway of the peoples is broken; it has opened to me. I shall be filled, now that she is laid waste,’ Amplified Bible “Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gateway of the people is broken; she is open to me. I will be filled, now that she is a desolate waste,’ Berean Annotated Bible “Son of man, because Tyre (a rock) has said of Jerusalem (city of peace), ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; it has swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will be filled, Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, because Tyre said about Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gateway to the peoples is shattered. She has been turned over to me. I will be filled now that she lies in ruins,’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, because Tyre said about Jerusalem, ‘Good! The gateway to the peoples is shattered. She has been turned over to me. I will be filled now that she lies in ruins,’ 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: Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, the people of the city of Tyre have celebrated Jerusalem's defeat by singing, "Jerusalem has fallen! It used to be powerful, a center of trade. Now the city is shattered, and we will take its place." English Revised 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, Tyre said this about Jerusalem: 'The city that was the gateway for the nations is destroyed, and its doors are swung open to me. I'll get rich now that it's ruined.' Good News Translation "Mortal man," he said, "this is what the people in the city of Tyre are cheering about. They shout, 'Jerusalem is shattered! Her commercial power is gone! She won't be our rival any more!' International Standard Version "Son of Man, because Tyre has been saying about Jerusalem, 'The international gateway is broken down! It's wide open to me! I will be replenished, now that it lies in ruins!' NET Bible "Son of man, because Tyre has said about Jerusalem, 'Aha, the gateway of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me. I will become rich, now that she has been destroyed,' New Heart English Bible "Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, 'Aha, she is broken: the gate of the peoples; she is turned to me; I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste': Webster's Bible Translation Son of man, because that Tyre hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned to me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste: Majority Text Translations Majority 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,’ World English Bible “Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, ‘Aha! She is broken! She who was the gateway of the peoples has been returned to me. I will be replenished, now that she is laid waste;’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause that Tyre has said of Jerusalem: Aha, she has been broken, "" The doors of the peoples, "" She has turned around to me, "" I am filled—she has been laid waste, Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, because that Tyre has said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, she is broken, the gate of the peoples—she is turned over to me; I will be filled; she is destroyed,’ Young's Literal Translation Because that Tyre hath said of Jerusalem: Aha, she hath been broken, the doors of the peoples, She hath turned round unto me, I am filled -- she hath been laid waste, Smith's Literal Translation Son of man, because that Tyre said against Jerusalem Aha! she was broken, the doors of the peoples: she was turned to me: I Shall be filled; she was laid waste: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSon of man, because Tyre hath said of Jerusalem: Aha, the gates of the people are broken, she is turned to me: I shall be filled, now she is laid waste. Catholic Public Domain Version “Son of man, because Tyre has said about Jerusalem: ‘It is Well! The gates of the peoples have been broken! She has been turned toward me. I will be filled. She will be deserted!’ New American Bible Son of man, because Tyre said of Jerusalem: “Aha! The gateway of the peoples is smashed! It has been turned over to me; I will be enriched by its ruin!” New Revised Standard Version Mortal, because Tyre said concerning Jerusalem, “Aha, broken is the gateway of the peoples; it has swung open to me; I shall be replenished, now that it is wasted,” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, Aha, the gates of the people are broken; the people have turned to me; I shall be enriched, now that she is destroyed and is laid waste. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Son of man, because Tyre said about Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gates of the people are broken down, and they have turned to me, and she is desolate, and she was laid waste!’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son 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 filled with her that is laid waste; Brenton Septuagint Translation Son of man, because Sor has said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is crushed: the nations are destroyed: she is turned to me: she that was full is made desolate: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against Tyre1In the eleventh month of the twelfth year, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“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,’ 3therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, O Tyre, I am against you, and I will raise up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves.… Cross References Son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 4:1 “Now you, son of man, take a brick, place it before you, and draw on it the city of Jerusalem. because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, Ezekiel 25:3 Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile, Psalm 137:7 Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” Obadiah 1:12 But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; Lamentations 2:9 Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD. Isaiah 24:12 The city is left in ruins; its gate is reduced to rubble. Jeremiah 52:14 And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem. it has swung open to me; Nahum 2:6 The river gates are thrown open and the palace collapses. Isaiah 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: Isaiah 60:11 Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. now that she lies in ruins I will be filled,’ Ezekiel 28:16 By the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones. Habakkuk 2:8 Because you have plundered many nations, the remnant of the people will plunder you—because of your bloodshed against man and your violence against the land, the city, and all their dwellers. Proverbs 1:13 We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder. 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. … Treasury of Scripture Son of man, because that Tyrus has said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned to me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste: Tyrus Ezekiel 27:1-28:26 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, … Joshua 19:29 And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib: Psalm 83:7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Aha Ezekiel 25:2,3,6 Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them; … Ezekiel 36:2 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession: Psalm 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. the gates Lamentations 1:1 How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary! Acts 2:5-10 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven… she is Ezekiel 25:10 Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations. Jeremiah 49:1 Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities? Jump to Previous Aha Broken Doors Doorway Filled Full Gate Gates Gateway Jerusalem Laid Nations Open Opened Peoples Prosper Replenished Round Ruins Swung Turned Tyre Tyrus WasteJump to Next Aha Broken Doors Doorway Filled Full Gate Gates Gateway Jerusalem Laid Nations Open Opened Peoples Prosper Replenished Round Ruins Swung Turned Tyre Tyrus WasteEzekiel 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 Son of man This phrase is a common title used by God to address Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a prophet. It underscores the distinction between the divine and human, highlighting Ezekiel's position as a mediator of God's messages. This title is also used extensively in the New Testament, particularly by Jesus Christ to refer to Himself, emphasizing His incarnation and fulfillment of prophetic roles. 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,’ Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God, called to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. 2. Tyre An ancient and wealthy Phoenician city located on the Mediterranean coast, known for its commerce and trade. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, significant in biblical history as the spiritual and political center of the Jewish people. 4. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, leading to the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. 5. God's Judgment The divine response to the pride and arrogance of nations, as seen in the prophetic declarations against Tyre. Teaching Points Pride Leads to DownfallTyre's arrogance in rejoicing over Jerusalem's destruction serves as a warning against pride. Believers are called to humility, recognizing that all blessings come from God. God's Sovereignty Over Nations The prophecy against Tyre demonstrates God's control over the rise and fall of nations. Christians can trust in God's ultimate plan and justice, even when worldly powers seem dominant. Empathy and Compassion Tyre's lack of compassion for Jerusalem's suffering is a reminder for believers to show empathy and support to those in distress, reflecting Christ's love. The Dangers of Materialism Tyre's wealth and reliance on commerce led to its downfall. Christians are encouraged to prioritize spiritual riches over material wealth. The Importance of Repentance The judgment on Tyre underscores the need for repentance. Believers should regularly examine their hearts and turn away from sin, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 26:2?2. Why did Tyre rejoice over Jerusalem's downfall in Ezekiel 26:2? 3. How does Ezekiel 26:2 illustrate God's response to pride and arrogance? 4. What other scriptures warn against gloating over others' misfortunes? 5. How can we guard against pride in our own lives today? 6. What lessons from Ezekiel 26:2 apply to our relationships with neighboring communities? 7. Why did God allow Tyre to rejoice over Jerusalem's downfall in Ezekiel 26:2? 8. How does Ezekiel 26:2 reflect God's judgment on nations that oppose His people? 9. What historical evidence supports the prophecy against Tyre in Ezekiel 26:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 26? 11. 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? 12. What is Tyre and Sidon's biblical significance? 13. Is biblical prophecy evidence of the Bible's reliability? 14. Is God aware of future events? What Does Ezekiel 26:2 Mean Son of man,• God addresses Ezekiel personally, just as in Ezekiel 2:1 and 3:17, underlining that the prophet speaks on behalf of the LORD, not himself. • The title reminds readers that the message is rooted in historical reality—Ezekiel, a real man, delivers a direct word from the living God (cf. Numbers 23:19). because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, • Tyre, a thriving Phoenician port, watches Jerusalem’s fall (2 Kings 25:8-10). • The statement reveals Tyre’s heart; like Edom in Ezekiel 35:10 and the Ammonites in Ezekiel 25:3, the city relishes Judah’s calamity. • Psalm 137:7 records a similar gloating spirit among Jerusalem’s enemies, confirming Scripture’s unified witness that God notices such hostility. ‘Aha! • This exclamation of triumph mirrors the scorn in Psalm 40:15 and 70:3. • God condemns gloating over a covenant people’s judgment (Proverbs 24:17-18). • The simple “Aha!” exposes a deeper spiritual arrogance—rejoicing in another’s downfall rather than fearing the same righteous Judge (Romans 11:20-22). The gate to the nations is broken; • Jerusalem had been the crossroads of trade routes (Ezekiel 5:5). With her defenses shattered, Tyre anticipates unrestricted access for its mercantile ambitions. • Zechariah 8:22 later shows Jerusalem restored as a spiritual gateway for the nations, underscoring the temporary nature of this judgment. • God’s sovereignty over nations and trade is also highlighted in Isaiah 23, where Tyre itself becomes subject to divine control. it has swung open to me; • Tyre sees opportunity: no more tolls, rivalry, or moral check from Jerusalem’s temple witness (Micah 4:2). • The phrase exposes greed dressed up as business savvy (James 4:13-16). • While men see an open door for profit, God is the One truly opening and shutting gates (Revelation 3:7). now that she lies in ruins I will be filled, • Tyre expects to “be filled” with plunder and expanded trade, echoing Habakkuk 2:5’s image of an insatiable nation. • Edom voiced the same ambition in Ezekiel 36:2, and both would face judgment for it (Obadiah 15). • Jeremiah 50:10 shows Babylon temporarily “filled” at others’ expense, yet Babylon too falls, proving that self-seeking triumph is short-lived under God’s watch. summary Ezekiel 26:2 unveils Tyre’s proud, opportunistic heart: rejoicing at Jerusalem’s fall, lusting for gain, and presuming upon God’s judgment as a chance to enrich itself. The LORD, who sees every motive, condemns such gloating and greed. He alone controls the rise and fall of cities and commerce, and He will vindicate His people in His time. (2) She is broken that was the gates of the people.--"Gates" is in the plural simply because the word originally means a leaf of a door or gate, and hence the two leaves mean the gate; accordingly the sense would be better conveyed by using the singular in English. On the other hand, "people, both here and in Ezekiel 27:3, is intentionally in the plural =the nations. By omitting all the words in italics in this verse a better idea is obtained of the exultation of Tyre over the fall of Jerusalem.This exultation is described as of a purely selfish and commercial character, and shows nothing of the spitefulness and religious animosity of the nations mentioned in the previous chapter. Jerusalem had been made in the days of Solomon the great commercial emporium of the inland trade from Arabia, and even from India, as well as the negotiator of products between Egypt and the Hittites and other northern nations. Doubtless something of this commercial importance still remained to Jerusalem in her decay, of which we have already seen evidence in Ezekiel 16; but however this may have been, a considerable city, situated as Jerusalem was, must of necessity have been the centre of many of those transactions between the surrounding nations which Tyre would gladly have monopolised for herself. Hence her exultation: "Jerusalem being destroyed, all that gave her importance among the nations must come to increase my prosperity." Verse 2. - Because that Tyrus, etc. As the nearest great commercial city, the Venice of the ancient world, Tyre, from the days of David (2 Samuel 5:11) and Solomon (1 Kings 5:1) onward, had been prominent in the eyes of the statesmen and prophets of Judah; and Ezekiel follows in the footsteps of Joel 3:4; Amos 1:9, 10; Isaiah 23, in dealing with it. The description in Vers. 5 and 14 points, not to the city on the mainland, the old Tyre of Joshua 19:29, which had been taken by Shalmaneser and was afterwards destroyed by Alexander the Great, but to the island-city, the new Tyre, which was, at this time, the emporium of the ancient world. The extent of her commerce will meet us in Ezekiel 27. Here, too, as in the case of the nations in Ezekiel 25, Ezekiel's indignation is roused by the exulting selfishness with which Tyre had looked on the downfall (actual or imminent, as before) of Jerusalem. "Now," her rulers seem to have said, "we shall be the only power in the land of Canaan." Jerusalem, that had been the gate of the peoples, was now broken. The name thus given may imply either(1) that Jerusalem was regarded as to a considerable extent a commercial city, carrying on much intercourse with the nations with which she was in alliance, (Ezekiel 23:40, 41; 1 Kings 9:26-28; 1 Kings 22:48; Isaiah 2:7; Herod., 3:5, of Cadytis, i.e. probably Jerusalem); or (2) that its temple had, under Hezekiah and Josiah, drawn many proselytes from the neighboring nations, as in Psalm 87:4-6, and was looking forward to a yet fuller confluence of men of all races, as in the prophecies of Micah 4:1, 2 and Isaiah 2:2, 3 - expectations which may well have become known to a city like Tyro, in frequent intercourse with Judah. "Now," the Tyrians might say, "that hope is shattered." I shall be replenished. The interpolated "now" indicates what is, of course, implied, that Tyre expects her prosperity to increase in proportion to the decline and fall of Jerusalem. Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being because יַ֠עַן (ya·‘an) Adverb Strong's 3282: Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause Tyre צֹּ֤ר (ṣōr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6865: Tyre -- a Phoenician city has said אָ֨מְרָה (’ā·mə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel ‘Aha! הֶאָ֔ח (he·’āḥ) Interjection Strong's 1889: Aha! The gate דַּלְת֥וֹת (dal·ṯō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1817: Something swinging, the valve of a, door to the nations הָעַמִּ֖ים (hā·‘am·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock is broken; נִשְׁבְּרָ֛ה (niš·bə·rāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces it has swung open נָסֵ֣בָּה (nā·sêb·bāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround to me; אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to now that she lies in ruins הָחֳרָֽבָה׃ (hā·ḥo·rā·ḇāh) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2717: To parch, to desolate, destroy, kill I will be filled,’ אִמָּלְאָ֖ה (’im·mā·lə·’āh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of Links Ezekiel 26:2 NIVEzekiel 26:2 NLT Ezekiel 26:2 ESV Ezekiel 26:2 NASB Ezekiel 26:2 KJV Ezekiel 26:2 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 26:2 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 26:2 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 26:2 French Bible Ezekiel 26:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 26:2 Son of man because Tyre has said (Ezek. 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