Ezekiel 26:2
Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste:
Original Language Analysis
בֶּן
Son
H1121
בֶּן
Son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
1 of 16
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אָדָ֗ם
of man
H120
אָדָ֗ם
of man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
2 of 16
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
יַ֠עַן
H3282
יַ֠עַן
Strong's:
H3282
Word #:
3 of 16
properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 16
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
against Jerusalem
H3389
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
against Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
8 of 16
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
דַּלְת֥וֹת
that was the gates
H1817
דַּלְת֥וֹת
that was the gates
Strong's:
H1817
Word #:
11 of 16
something swinging, i.e., the valve of a door
הָעַמִּ֖ים
of the people
H5971
הָעַמִּ֖ים
of the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
12 of 16
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
נָסֵ֣בָּה
she is turned
H5437
נָסֵ֣בָּה
she is turned
Strong's:
H5437
Word #:
13 of 16
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
Cross References
Jeremiah 25:22And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the isles which are beyond the sea,Joel 3:4Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? will ye render me a recompence? and if ye recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your recompence upon your own head;Ezekiel 36:2Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient high places are our's in possession:
Historical Context
Tyre was a Phoenician maritime power on the Mediterranean coast, growing wealthy through trade. Jerusalem's strategic location controlled inland trade routes. Tyre viewed Jerusalem's destruction as business opportunity rather than tragedy, demonstrating the moral bankruptcy of pure commercialism unconstrained by compassion or divine fear.
Questions for Reflection
- How does rejoicing in others' misfortune reveal heart corruption?
- What does Tyre's commercial opportunism teach about unconstrained capitalism?
- Why does God judge those who profit from His disciplinary judgments?
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Analysis & Commentary
Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people quotes Tyre's schadenfreude at Jerusalem's fall. Aha expresses malicious glee. She is broken refers to Jerusalem's destruction (586 BC). The gates of the people suggests Jerusalem was a commercial hub controlling trade routes; with her fallen, Tyre expected increased trade. She is turned unto me; I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste reveals Tyre's mercenary calculation—Jerusalem's loss is Tyre's gain. This commercial opportunism devoid of compassion provokes divine judgment. Rejoicing in others' calamity invites judgment, especially when the calamity is divine discipline.