What is the meaning of Ezekiel 26:7? For this is what the Lord GOD says • The message opens by reminding us whose voice is speaking—“the Lord GOD.” Whenever Scripture uses this double title (Ezekiel 2:4; 13:3), it underlines God’s sovereign, covenant-keeping authority. • Because the Lord never lies (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2), the prophecy that follows is certain. Readers may compare other judgments introduced with identical wording, such as Ezekiel 30:10 or 36:22, to see how consistently God fulfills what He declares. Behold • “Behold” calls the listener to pause and pay close attention, much like Isaiah 7:14 or Amos 6:11. • The invitation to “look” underscores that God is about to reveal something remarkable—He Himself is orchestrating events, not merely predicting them. I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings • God is the direct mover: “I will bring.” Similar language appears in Jeremiah 25:9, where the Lord calls Nebuchadnezzar “My servant” to accomplish His purposes. • The aggressor is identified plainly: Nebuchadnezzar, whose northern approach mirrors other incursions foretold in Jeremiah 1:14 and Hosea 8:1. • Calling him “king of kings” reflects his unrivaled earthly power at the time (Daniel 2:37). Yet the phrase also highlights that Nebuchadnezzar’s might is delegated—God rules over every ruler (Proverbs 21:1). • Mentioning Tyre ties this verse to Ezekiel 26:2-6, where the city’s prideful joy over Jerusalem’s fall draws divine retribution. Historic records show Nebuchadnezzar’s siege of mainland Tyre began around 586 B.C. and lasted thirteen years, fulfilling this prophecy exactly. With horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops • The war engine is massive: cavalry, chariots, and a “great company,” echoing descriptions in Ezekiel 23:24 and Jeremiah 52:4. • Horses and chariots typically symbolize overwhelming speed and strength (Psalm 20:7; Isaiah 31:1). Tyre, famed for maritime commerce (Isaiah 23:8), would now face a land force it could not match. • The stacking of terms—horses, chariots, cavalry—delivers a drumbeat effect, underscoring the completeness of the assault. Just as Habakkuk 1:6-8 portrays Babylon’s army as swift and terrifying, Ezekiel emphasizes their unstoppable advance. summary Every clause of Ezekiel 26:7 reinforces the certainty, source, and scale of Tyre’s judgment. The Lord Himself commissions Nebuchadnezzar—earth’s most powerful monarch—to march south from Babylon with overwhelming force. This prophecy came to pass exactly as stated, proving God’s sovereign control over nations and His faithfulness to His word. Those who trust His promises today can rest assured that the same God who judged Tyre will also keep every promise of salvation and ultimate justice. |
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