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Ezekiel 26:17 · KJV

"And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city, which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their terror to be on all that haunt it!"

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Passage Context

15Thus 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?
16Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee.
17And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city, which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their terror to be on all that haunt it!
18Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure.
19For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee;

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you process grief for lost opportunities or places?

2

What does it mean for you to acknowledge the impact of loss on a community?

3

When have you felt a deep sense of mourning for something significant?

Life Application

grief

Allow yourself to grieve losses in your life, recognizing that it is a natural part of healing. Share your feelings with trusted friends.

community

Participate in community remembrance events to honor shared histories and losses.

Places in This Verse

Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)

Tyre was a significant city in the ancient world, known for its maritime prowess and wealth. Its destruction marked a pivotal moment in regional history.

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