How does Ezekiel 26:7 connect with God's promises in other scriptures? The Specific Word to Tyre Ezekiel 26:7: “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, chariots, cavalry, and a great many troops.’” A Pattern of Fulfilled Prophecy • Numbers 23:19—“God is not a man, that He should lie… Has He said, and will He not do it?” • Joshua 21:45—“Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” Ezekiel’s precise foretelling of Nebuchadnezzar’s siege showcases the unbroken record of God keeping His word. Sovereignty Over Kings and Nations • Proverbs 21:1—“The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD… He directs it wherever He pleases.” • Isaiah 10:5—Assyria called “the rod of My anger.” • Jeremiah 27:6—Babylon named “My servant” to execute judgment. God’s promise: He alone determines the rise and fall of empires. Ezekiel 26:7 illustrates that even the most powerful rulers serve His purposes. Justice for Israel’s Enemies • Ezekiel 26:2 notes Tyre’s gloating over Jerusalem’s fall. • Genesis 12:3—“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse.” • Zechariah 2:8–9—God defends Zion and plunders those who plunder her. By sending Babylon against Tyre, God fulfills His promise to oppose those who scorn His covenant people. Warning Against Pride • Proverbs 16:18—“Pride goes before destruction.” • James 4:6—“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Tyre’s commercial arrogance meets the promised downfall, confirming the universal pledge that God resists pride wherever it appears. Comfort for the Faithful Remnant • Isaiah 51:12–13—God reassures Israel not to fear mortal oppressors. • Jeremiah 30:17—He promises to restore His people’s health. While Tyre falls, the covenant community can rest in the parallel promise of eventual restoration. Foreshadowing Ultimate Triumph • Daniel 2:37–45—Earthly “king of kings” gives way to the eternal Kingdom “not made with hands.” • Revelation 19:11–16—Christ, the true King of kings, judges and wars in righteousness. Ezekiel 26:7’s temporal judgment points forward to the final promise: God will once and for all defeat every prideful power and establish His everlasting reign. Takeaway for Today Because God literally fulfilled His word against Tyre, believers can confidently cling to every other promise: His sovereignty, His justice, and His coming kingdom are all certain. |
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