KJV ORIGINAL
And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm going to silence all your music — no more songs, no more harps playing. The soundtrack of your life is about to go completely quiet.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God brings judgment, even the music stops.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to the Judean exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. This specific prophecy was prompted by Tyre's opportunistic reaction to the impending or recent destruction of Jerusalem, viewing it as a chance to expand its own trade.
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