Ezekiel 26:8 · KJV
"He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the buckler against thee."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 26:8 mean? →Passage Context
6And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
7For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.
8He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the buckler against thee.
9And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.
10By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to feelings of pride in your life?
2
What does humility look like for you in your relationships?
3
When have you seen the consequences of arrogance?
Life Application
humility
Practice humility in your interactions with others, recognizing that all are equal before God.
pride
Reflect on areas in your life where pride may be hindering your growth.
Places in This Verse
Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)
Tyre was an ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and commerce, often seen as a symbol of pride and arrogance in the Bible.
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