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Ezekiel 28:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the deaths of them that are slain in the midst of the seas.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They're going to drag you down to the depths, and you'll die the same violent death as those who were killed out in the middle of the ocean.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Pride leads to a fall that goes deeper than you ever imagined.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was prophesying during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, a time when Judah was under foreign domination and God was using prophets to warn surrounding nations of their sins. In this chapter, the prophecy targets the king of Tyre, portraying him as a proud ruler whose arrogance mirrors that of a fallen angelic being, symbolizing Tyre's wealth and maritime power. The "pit" and "deaths in the midst of the seas" refer to a humiliating downfall and death, reflecting the city's vulnerability despite its island stronghold.

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