Ezekiel 28:1

A Prophecy Against the King of Tyre

1 The word of the LORD came to me:

Ezekiel 28:1 in Other Translations

1 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,

1 The word of the Lord came to me:

1 Then this message came to me from the LORD :

1 God's Message came to me,

1 The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,

1 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

1 The word of the Lord came to me:

1 A message came to me from the Lord. He said,

Ezekiel 28:1 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 28:1

The word of the Lord came again unto me
With another prophecy; as before against the city of Tyre, now against the king of Tyre: saying;
as follows:

Ezekiel 28:1 In-Context

1 The word of the LORD came to me:

2 “Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “ ‘In the pride of your heart you say, “I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas.” But you are a mere mortal and not a god, though you think you are as wise as a god.

3 Are you wiser than Daniel ? Is no secret hidden from you?

4 By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself and amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

5 By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, and because of your wealth your heart has grown proud.