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Ezekiel 28:9 · KJV

"Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee."

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Passage Context

7Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.
8They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the deaths of them that are slain in the midst of the seas.
9Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee.
10Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.
11Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you confront your own limitations?

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What does it mean for you to accept your humanity?

3

When have you felt the weight of your mortality?

Life Application

humility

Embrace your humanity and recognize that true strength lies in acknowledging your limitations.

faith

Place your trust in God rather than in your own abilities or status.

People in This Verse

Prince of TyreOT

The ruler of Tyre, known for his wealth and pride, who is warned by Ezekiel about his arrogance and self-deification.

First appearance: Ezekiel 28:1

Places in This Verse

Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)

A historically significant city known for its trade and influence in the ancient Mediterranean world.

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