New International Version You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD.’” New Living Translation You will die like an outcast at the hands of foreigners. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!” English Standard Version You shall die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of foreigners; for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.” Berean Standard Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. For I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.” Berean Literal Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised, by the hand of strangers. For I have spoken, a declaration of the Lord YHWH.” King James Bible Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD. New King James Version You shall die the death of the uncircumcised By the hand of aliens; For I have spoken,” says the Lord GOD.’ ” New American Standard Bible ‘You will die the death of the uncircumcised By the hand of strangers, For I have spoken!’ declares the Lord GOD!”’” NASB 1995 ‘You will die the death of the uncircumcised By the hand of strangers, For I have spoken!’ declares the Lord GOD!"’” NASB 1977 ‘You will die the death of the uncircumcised By the hand of strangers, For I have spoken!’ declares the Lord GOD!”’” Legacy Standard Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised By the hand of strangers, For I have spoken!’ declares Lord Yahweh!”’” Amplified Bible ‘You will die the death of the uncircumcised [barbarian] By the hand of strangers, For I have spoken!’ says the Lord GOD.”’” Berean Annotated Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. For I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of strangers. For I have spoken. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of strangers. For I have spoken. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. American Standard Version Thou shalt die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Foreigners will kill you, and you will die the death of those who don't worship me. I, the LORD, have spoken. English Revised Version Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will die at the hands of foreigners like a godless person. I have spoken,' " declares the LORD. Good News Translation You will die like a dog at the hand of godless foreigners. I, the Sovereign LORD, have given the command." International Standard Version You will die a death fit for the uncircumcised at the hand of foreigners." 'for I have said it will be so,' declares the LORD." NET Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of foreigners; for I have spoken, declares the sovereign LORD.'" New Heart English Bible You shall die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it," says the Lord GOD.'" Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. For I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.” World English Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers; for I have spoken it,” says the Lord Yahweh.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou die the deaths of the uncircumcised, "" By the hand of strangers, for I have spoken,” "" A declaration of Lord YHWH. Berean Literal Bible You will die the death of the uncircumcised, by the hand of strangers. For I have spoken, a declaration of the Lord YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation The deaths of the uncircumcised thou diest, By the hand of strangers, for I have spoken, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I spake, says the Lord Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God. Catholic Public Domain Version You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hand of foreigners. For I have spoken, says the Lord God.” New American Bible You shall die the death of the uncircumcised handed over to strangers, for I have spoken—oracle of the Lord GOD. New Revised Standard Version You shall die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of foreigners; for I have spoken, says the Lord GOD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall die by the hand of uncircumcised strangers; for I have spoken it, says the LORD God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated By the hand of uncircumcised foreigners you shall die, because I have spoken, says THE LORD OF LORDS OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised By the hand of strangers; For I have spoken, saith the Lord GOD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt perish by the hands of strangers among the multitude of the uncircumcised: for I have spoken it, saith he Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Prophecy Against the King of Tyre…9Will you still say, ‘I am a god,’ in the presence of those who slay you? You will be only a man, not a god, in the hands of those who wound you. 10You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. For I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.” Cross References You will die the death of the uncircumcised Ezekiel 32:26 Meshech and Tubal are there with all their multitudes, with their graves all around them. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, because they spread their terror in the land of the living. Ezekiel 31:18 Who then is like you in glory and greatness among the trees of Eden? You also will be brought down to the depths of the earth to be with the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, declares the Lord GOD.’” at the hands of foreigners. Ezekiel 7:21 And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. Lamentations 5:2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners. For I have spoken, Ezekiel 24:14 I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.” Isaiah 46:11 I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. declares the Lord GOD.” Ezekiel 20:3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 14:16 then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. Isaiah 14:19-20 But you are cast out of your grave like a rejected branch, covered by those slain with the sword, and dumped into a rocky pit like a carcass trampled underfoot. / You will not join them in burial, since you have destroyed your land and slaughtered your own people. The offspring of the wicked will never again be mentioned. Jeremiah 25:33 Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground. 1 Samuel 17:51 David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 2 Samuel 1:10 So I stood over him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band that was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord.” 2 Kings 9:24 Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. Jeremiah 9:22 Declare that this is what the LORD says: “The corpses of men will fall like dung upon the open field, like newly cut grain behind the reaper, with no one to gather it.” Jeremiah 16:4 “They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.” Jeremiah 22:19 He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture You shall die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, said the Lord GOD. the deaths Ezekiel 31:18 To whom art thou thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of Eden? yet shalt thou be brought down with the trees of Eden unto the nether parts of the earth: thou shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 32:19,21,24-30 Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised… Ezekiel 44:7,9 In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant because of all your abominations… by the Ezekiel 28:7 Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness. Ezekiel 11:9 And I will bring you out of the midst thereof, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. Jeremiah 25:9 Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations. Jump to Previous Affirmation Circumcision Death Deaths Declares Die Diest Foreigners Hand Hands Lands Sovereign Strange Strangers UncircumcisedJump to Next Affirmation Circumcision Death Deaths Declares Die Diest Foreigners Hand Hands Lands Sovereign Strange Strangers UncircumcisedEzekiel 28 1. God's judgment upon the prince of Tyrus for his sacrilegious pride11. A lamentation of his great glory corrupted by Sidon 20. The judgment of Zion 24. The restoration of Israel You will die the death of the uncircumcised The prince of Tyre will suffer a disgraceful, violent death among those under God’s judgment, stripped of the honor and security he claimed for himself. Ezk 32:26 Meshech and Tubal are there with all their multitudes… at the hands of foreigners. Foreign invaders will bring down Tyre’s ruler and shatter the city’s pride, wealth, and political strength. Ezk 7:21 And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners… For I have spoken, The judgment is certain because it rests on God’s declared purpose, not merely on the plans of surrounding nations. Ezk 24:14 I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming… declares the Lord GOD.” The sovereign God of Israel speaks with full authority over Tyre, its ruler, and the nations He uses to carry out His judgment. Ezk 20:3 Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the exiles in Babylon. He conveyed God's messages of judgment and restoration. 2. Prince of Tyre The primary subject of Ezekiel 28, representing the prideful and self-deified ruler of Tyre, a wealthy and influential city-state. 3. Tyre An ancient Phoenician city known for its commerce and wealth. It was located on the Mediterranean coast and was a significant maritime power. 4. Strangers Refers to foreign nations or peoples who would execute God's judgment on Tyre, symbolizing divine retribution through human agents. 5. The Lord GOD The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who declares judgment against the pride and idolatry of Tyre. Teaching Points Pride Leads to DownfallThe Prince of Tyre's pride and self-deification led to his downfall. We must guard against pride and remember that all we have is from God. God's Sovereignty in Judgment God uses nations and events to accomplish His purposes. We should trust in His sovereignty, even when facing difficult circumstances. Spiritual Circumcision The reference to dying "the death of the uncircumcised" highlights the importance of spiritual circumcision—having a heart devoted to God. The Certainty of God's Word The phrase "For I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD" underscores the reliability and authority of God's Word. We should live in obedience to His commands. The Role of Prophets Ezekiel's role as a prophet reminds us of the importance of listening to God's messengers and heeding their warnings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:10?2. How does Ezekiel 28:10 illustrate the consequences of pride and rebellion against God? 3. What lessons can we learn from Ezekiel 28:10 about God's justice? 4. How does Ezekiel 28:10 connect with Proverbs 16:18 on pride's downfall? 5. How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 28:10 to our daily lives? 6. What does "die the death of the uncircumcised" signify in a spiritual context? 7. What does "the death of the uncircumcised" in Ezekiel 28:10 signify about divine judgment? 8. How does Ezekiel 28:10 reflect God's sovereignty over nations and rulers? 9. Why is the prophecy against the prince of Tyre significant in Ezekiel 28:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 28? (10) The uncircumcised.--To the Jew this term conveyed all, and more than all, the opprobrium which the Greeks and Romans attached to barbarians. (Comp. Ezekiel 31:18; Ezekiel 32:19; Ezekiel 32:21; Ezekiel 32:24-28, &c.) It is equivalent to saying "the profane and impious." Ezekiel 28:11-19 contain the doom upon the prince of Tyre. He is represented as like the first man, perfect, and placed in Eden, until, upon his fall (Ezekiel 28:15-16), he is ignominiously driven forth. The passage is strongly ironical. . . . Verse 10. - The climax comes in the strongest language of Hebrew scorn. As the uncircumcised were to the Israelite (1 Samuel 17:36; 1 Samuel 31:4), so should the King of Tyro, unhonored, unwept, with no outward marks of reverence, be among the great cues of the past who dwell in Hades. Ezekiel returns to the phrase in Ezekiel 31:18; Ezekiel 32:24. The words receive a special force from the fact that the Phoenicians practiced circumcision before their intercourse with the Greeks (Herod., 2:104). Ezekiel 28:10 delivers a sobering, literal verdict: the self-exalting king of Tyre will meet a humiliating death, cut off from covenant privilege, defeated by foreign armies, because the Lord Himself has declared it. The verse reminds believers that no earthly stature outweighs obedience, that God uses even outsiders to accomplish His purposes, and that His spoken word is unfailingly certain.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You will dieתָּמ֖וּת (tā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill the death מוֹתֵ֧י (mō·w·ṯê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin of the uncircumcised עֲרֵלִ֛ים (‘ă·rê·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6189: Having foreskin (uncircumcised) at the hands בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of foreigners. זָרִ֑ים (zā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2114: To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery For כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I have spoken, דִבַּ֔רְתִּי (ḏib·bar·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD.’” יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Additonal Resources Ezekiel 28:10 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 28:10 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 28:10 Bible.com Ezekiel 28:10 NIV |
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