Ezekiel 26:13
And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
Original Language Analysis
וְהִשְׁבַּתִּ֖י
to cease
H7673
וְהִשְׁבַּתִּ֖י
to cease
Strong's:
H7673
Word #:
1 of 8
to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
הֲמ֣וֹן
And I will cause the noise
H1995
הֲמ֣וֹן
And I will cause the noise
Strong's:
H1995
Word #:
2 of 8
a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Isaiah 23:16Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.Jeremiah 7:34Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.Isaiah 14:11Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.Jeremiah 25:10Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle.Jeremiah 16:9For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.
Historical Context
Tyre was famous for luxury, entertainment, and cultural sophistication. Its markets, festivals, and celebrations were legendary. The prophecy that music would cease was fulfilled as Tyre declined from cultural capital to minor port. The songs and harps fell silent when judgment came. Later, Revelation applies similar imagery to Babylon's fall (Revelation 18:22), showing this pattern repeats across civilizations.
Questions for Reflection
- What does music's presence or absence reveal about a community's spiritual health?
- How does judgment silence joy and celebration?
- What songs have fallen silent in our lives or communities due to sin's consequences?
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Analysis & Commentary
And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease removes Tyre's joy and celebration. And the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard silences music—the soundtrack of prosperous life. The change from singing to silence represents the end of happiness and prosperity. When God judges, joy departs. The absence of music indicates desolation—no celebrations, no weddings, no festivals. Judgment brings mourning; blessing brings music. The presence or absence of song reflects spiritual state—silence indicates judgment.