Ezekiel·Chapter 28

How to Apply

To live out this verse, start by being honest with yourself about where you might be ignoring God’s guidance in your life. Are there areas where pride or self-reliance have taken over? Take a moment this week to reflect on those aspects and consider how you can invite God into those spaces. You might even write down areas where you feel disconnected from Him and pray about it, asking for clarity and strength to change. This week, look for ways to manifest God’s glory by showing kindness and integrity in your interactions with others. Small actions can reflect a bigger truth!

Chapter Context

This verse is a key moment in a larger story about judgment. Leading up to this point, God has been addressing the arrogance of Sidon, calling out their misplaced confidence and how they’ve turned away from Him. It’s like a dramatic build-up in a movie where the villain is finally getting called out. God is making it clear that He won’t tolerate their actions any longer. After this declaration, we see the unfolding of consequences, emphasizing that God's holiness isn’t just about power—it's also about bringing justice to what’s wrong. This moment shifts everything; it’s the turning point where God’s intentions become crystal clear!

Key Biblical Words (Word Study)

• say - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• thus - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• says - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• lord - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• god - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• am - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• o - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• my - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• your - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".

Reflection Question

What does it mean for you to recognize God’s presence in your life today, especially in areas where you may be struggling or feeling distant?

Related Verses

• Isaiah 23:1 - This verse speaks about the judgment of Tyre, Sidon’s neighbor, showing that God’s authority extends over nations.
• Jeremiah 25:22 - This mentions the kings of Sidon and Tyre, reinforcing that God’s judgment is consistent across powerful nations.
• Ezekiel 26:6 - This follows up with the consequences for Tyre, showing that God’s words through Ezekiel are not empty; they come to pass!

Personal Prayer

Lord, thank You for the truth found in Ezekiel 28:22. Help me to take the insights from this scripture and apply them to my heart today.Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Main Themes

Pride and Humility, Divine Judgment, Idolatry, Human Fragility, Fall from Glory, The Nature of Evil

Key Verses

Ezekiel 28:2, Ezekiel 28:17, Ezekiel 28:18, Ezekiel 28:19

Historical Context

Ezekiel prophesied during the Babylonian exile, a time when the people of Israel faced the consequences of their unfaithfulness to God. This chapter's location in the narrative is significant as it follows a series of prophecies against surrounding nations. Tyre, a prosperous coastal city known for its trade and wealth, represents the pinnacle of pride and self-sufficiency. The chapter's dual focus on both the earthly prince and the spiritual implications of pride reflects Ezekiel's broader mission to call people to recognize and repent from their ways, urging them back to fidelity to Yahweh. The lamentation over the king of Tyre also serves to illustrate the nature of sin and the ultimate triumph of God's justice.