It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.
It's going to become nothing but a place where fishermen spread their nets out in the middle of the sea. I've made this call, says the Lord God, and other nations are going to come through and take whatever's left.
God said what he said, this place is going from city to fishing spot, and everyone else gets to pick through what remains.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, speaking to the Israelites about God's judgments on nations that opposed His people. In Ezekiel 26, the prophecy targets Tyre, a prosperous Phoenician city known for its maritime trade and wealth, which had rejoiced in Jerusalem's destruction and allied against Israel. God declares that Tyre will be laid waste, becoming a mere fishing spot in the sea, symbolizing its total downfall as foretold by divine authority.
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