KJV ORIGINAL
Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the Lord God says to Tyre: When you fall and the wounded are crying out, when people are being killed in your streets — don't you think the surrounding nations will tremble at the sound of your collapse?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the mightiest cities aren't untouchable — when they fall, the whole world feels it.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this during the early 6th century BCE to Judean exiles living in Babylon. It was written to condemn the Phoenician city of Tyre for celebrating Jerusalem's destruction, viewing it as an opportunity for increased trade.
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