Ezekiel 32:26
There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused their terror in the land of the living.
Original Language Analysis
שָׁ֣ם
H8033
מֶ֤שֶׁךְ
There is Meshech
H4902
מֶ֤שֶׁךְ
There is Meshech
Strong's:
H4902
Word #:
2 of 16
meshek, a son of japheth, and the people descended from him
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הֲמוֹנָ֔הּ
and all her multitude
H1995
הֲמוֹנָ֔הּ
and all her multitude
Strong's:
H1995
Word #:
5 of 16
a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
סְבִֽיבוֹתָ֖יו
are round about
H5439
סְבִֽיבוֹתָ֖יו
are round about
Strong's:
H5439
Word #:
6 of 16
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
כֻּלָּ֤ם
H3605
כֻּלָּ֤ם
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
8 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עֲרֵלִים֙
him all of them uncircumcised
H6189
עֲרֵלִים֙
him all of them uncircumcised
Strong's:
H6189
Word #:
9 of 16
properly, exposed, i.e., projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e., still having the prepuce uncurtailed)
מְחֻ֣לְלֵי
slain
H2490
מְחֻ֣לְלֵי
slain
Strong's:
H2490
Word #:
10 of 16
properly, to bore, i.e., (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin
חֶ֔רֶב
by the sword
H2719
חֶ֔רֶב
by the sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
11 of 16
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
12 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נָתְנ֥וּ
though they caused
H5414
נָתְנ֥וּ
though they caused
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
13 of 16
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Cross References
Ezekiel 27:13Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.Genesis 10:2The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.Ezekiel 39:1Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
Historical Context
Meshech and Tubal (Ezekiel 38:2-3; 39:1) were northern tribal groups later absorbed into various empires. Their inclusion demonstrates judgment's comprehensive scope—not just major powers but also minor kingdoms. Every nation, regardless of size or location, faces divine accountability. Geography doesn't exempt anyone from justice.
Questions for Reflection
- What makes us think distance or remoteness protects from judgment?
- How does universal jurisdiction demonstrate God's comprehensive sovereignty?
- What nations today assume they're beyond divine accountability?
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Analysis & Commentary
There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude continues cataloging fallen nations in Sheol. Her graves are round about him describes burial. All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword repeats their fate. Though they caused their terror in the land of the living notes past power. Meshech and Tubal were regions in Asia Minor (modern Turkey), representing distant northern powers. Even remote nations don't escape divine judgment. Geographic distance provides no protection. God's sovereignty extends globally; His justice is universal. No nation is too remote, too powerful, or too secure to escape accountability. All must answer to the Creator.