Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: When I make you a desolate city, like cities no longer inhabited, and when I bring the ocean depths over you and its vast waters cover you, New Living Translation “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I will make Tyre an uninhabited ruin, like many others. I will bury you beneath the terrible waves of enemy attack. Great seas will swallow you. English Standard Version “For thus says the Lord GOD: When I make you a city laid waste, like the cities that are not inhabited, when I bring up the deep over you, and the great waters cover you, Berean Standard Bible For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When I make you a desolate city like other deserted cities, and when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you, Berean Literal Bible For thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘In My making you a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited, in bringing up upon you the deep, that the great waters should cover you, King James Bible For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee; New King James Version “For thus says the Lord GOD: ‘When I make you a desolate city, like cities that are not inhabited, when I bring the deep upon you, and great waters cover you, New American Standard Bible For this is what the Lord GOD says: “When I make you a desolate city, like the cities which are not inhabited, when I bring up the deep over you and the great waters cover you, NASB 1995 For thus says the Lord GOD, “When I make you a desolate city, like the cities which are not inhabited, when I bring up the deep over you and the great waters cover you, NASB 1977 For thus says the Lord GOD, “When I shall make you a desolate city, like the cities which are not inhabited, when I shall bring up the deep over you, and the great waters will cover you, Legacy Standard Bible For thus says Lord Yahweh, “When I make you a city laid waste, like the cities which are not inhabited, when I bring up the deep over you and the great waters cover you, Amplified Bible For thus says the Lord GOD, “When I make you a desolate city, like the cities which are not inhabited, when I bring up the deep over you and great waters cover you, Berean Annotated Bible For this is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} says: ‘When I make you a desolate city like other deserted cities, and when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you, Christian Standard Bible For this is what the Lord GOD says: “When I make you a ruined city like other deserted cities, when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you, Holman Christian Standard Bible For this is what the Lord GOD says: “When I make you a ruined city like other deserted cities, when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you, American Standard Version For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and the great waters shall cover thee; Contemporary English Version I, the LORD God, will turn you into a ghost-town. The ocean depths will rise over you English Revised Version For thus saith the Lord GOD: When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and the great waters shall cover thee; GOD'S WORD® Translation "This is what the Almighty LORD says: I will turn your city into ruins like cities that have no one living in them. I will bring the deep ocean over you, and the Mediterranean Sea will cover you. Good News Translation The Sovereign LORD says: "I will make you as desolate as ruined cities where no one lives. I will cover you with the water of the ocean depths. International Standard Version "This is what the Lord GOD says: 'When I turn your city into a ghost town, when I flood you with deep water that covers you completely, NET Bible "For this is what the sovereign LORD says: When I make you desolate like the uninhabited cities, when I bring up the deep over you and the surging waters overwhelm you, New Heart English Bible "For thus says the Lord GOD: 'When I shall make you a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep on you, and the great waters shall cover you; Webster's Bible Translation For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When I make you a desolate city like other deserted cities, and when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you, World English Bible “For the Lord Yahweh says: ‘When I make you a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited, when I bring up the deep on you, and the great waters cover you, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor thus said Lord YHWH: “In My making you a city dried up, "" Like cities that have not been inhabited, "" In bringing up the deep against you, "" Then the great waters have covered you. Berean Literal Bible For thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘In My making you a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited, in bringing up upon you the deep, that the great waters should cover you, Young's Literal Translation For thus said the Lord Jehovah: In my making thee a city wasted, Like cities that have not been inhabited, In bringing up against thee the deep, Then covered thee have the great waters. Smith's Literal Translation For thus said the Lord Jehovah: I measured thee a city being desolated as the cities which were not inhabited; in my bringing up the deep upon thee, and many waters covered thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor thus saith the Lord God: When I shall make thee a desolate city like the cities that are not inhabited: and shall bring the deep upon thee, and many waters shall cover thee: Catholic Public Domain Version For thus says the Lord God: When I will have made you a desolate city, like the cities that are uninhabited, and when I will have led the abyss over you, and many waters will have covered you, New American Bible Indeed thus says the Lord GOD: When I make you a ruined city like cities no longer inhabited, When I churn up the deep and its mighty waters cover you, New Revised Standard Version For thus says the Lord GOD: When I make you a city laid waste, like cities that are not inhabited, when I bring up the deep over you, and the great waters cover you, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thus says the LORD God to Tyre: When I shall make you a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon you, and great waters shall cover you; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS to Tyre: “Whenever I have made you the desolate city as a city that is uninhabited, and I shall bring the depths up over you, and many waters shall cover you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thus saith the Lord GOD: When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and the great waters shall cover thee; Brenton Septuagint Translation For thus saith the Lord God; When I shall make the city desolate, as the cities that shall not be inhabited, when I have brought the deep up upon thee, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against Tyre…18Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise.” ’ 19For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When I make you a desolate city like other deserted cities, and when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you, 20then I will bring you down with those who descend to the Pit, to the people of antiquity. I will make you dwell in the earth below like the ancient ruins, with those who descend to the Pit, so that you will no longer be inhabited or set in splendor in the land of the living.… Cross References For this is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel 28:2 “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. Ezekiel 29:3 Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ Ezekiel 30:2 “Son of man, prophesy and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Wail, ‘Alas for that day!’ ‘When I make you a desolate city Isaiah 25:2 Indeed, You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a ruin. The fortress of strangers is a city no more; it will never be rebuilt. Jeremiah 51:37 Babylon will become a heap of rubble, a haunt for jackals, an object of horror and scorn, without inhabitant. Nahum 3:7 Then all who see you will recoil from you and say, ‘Nineveh is devastated; who will grieve for her?’ Where can I find comforters for you?” like other deserted cities, Ezekiel 35:4 I will turn your cities into ruins, and you will become a desolation. Then you will know that I am the LORD. Jeremiah 49:13 For by Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that Bozrah will become a desolation, a disgrace, a ruin, and a curse, and all her cities will be in ruins forever.” Jeremiah 19:8 I will make this city a desolation and an object of scorn. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds. and when I raise up the deep against you Jeremiah 51:42 The sea has come up over Babylon; she is covered in turbulent waves. Psalm 69:2 I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. Genesis 7:17-20 For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and the waters rose and lifted the ark high above the earth. / So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. / Finally, the waters completely prevailed upon the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. … so that the mighty waters cover you, Exodus 15:10 But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters. Jonah 2:5-6 The waters engulfed me to take my life; the watery depths closed around me; the seaweed wrapped around my head. / To the roots of the mountains I descended; the earth beneath me barred me in forever! But You raised my life from the pit, O LORD my God! Isaiah 28:2 Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground. Isaiah 14:15 But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. Treasury of Scripture For thus said the Lord GOD; When I shall make you a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep on you, and great waters shall cover you; bring Ezekiel 26:3 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up. Isaiah 8:7,8 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks: … Daniel 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. Jump to Previous Cities City Cover Covered Covering Deep Depths Desolate Great Inhabited Laid Making Ocean Sovereign Towns Unpeopled Waste Wasted WatersJump to Next Cities City Cover Covered Covering Deep Depths Desolate Great Inhabited Laid Making Ocean Sovereign Towns Unpeopled Waste Wasted WatersEzekiel 26 1. Tyrus, for insulting Jerusalem, is threatened with destruction7. The power of Nebuchadnezzar against her 15. The mourning and astonishment of the sea at her fall For this is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the message. It is a common prophetic introduction, underscoring that the words are not from the prophet himself but from God. This establishes the seriousness and certainty of the prophecy. When I make you a desolate city: like other deserted cities: and when I raise up the deep against you: so that the mighty waters cover you: Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages of judgment and restoration. 2. Tyre An ancient and prosperous Phoenician city known for its trade and wealth. It was located on the Mediterranean coast and was a significant maritime power. 3. The Lord GOD The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks through His prophet Ezekiel to pronounce judgment on Tyre. 4. The Deep and Great Waters Symbolic imagery used to describe the overwhelming judgment and destruction that God would bring upon Tyre, likening it to a flood. 5. Desolate City The state of ruin and abandonment that Tyre would experience as a result of God's judgment, similar to other cities that faced divine wrath. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod's pronouncement against Tyre demonstrates His control over nations and His ability to bring about justice. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Wealth Tyre's wealth and power could not save it from God's judgment, reminding us of the fleeting nature of material prosperity. The Certainty of God's Word The fulfillment of prophecy against Tyre assures us that God's words are true and reliable. Repentance and Humility The judgment on Tyre serves as a warning to turn from pride and self-reliance, seeking humility before God. Hope in Restoration While judgment is severe, God's ultimate plan includes restoration and redemption for those who turn to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 26:19?2. How does Ezekiel 26:19 illustrate God's judgment on nations opposing His will? 3. What lessons can we learn from God's sovereignty in Ezekiel 26:19? 4. How does Ezekiel 26:19 connect with other biblical examples of divine judgment? 5. How can understanding Ezekiel 26:19 impact our view of God's justice today? 6. What practical steps can we take to align with God's will, avoiding judgment? 7. How does Ezekiel 26:19 align with historical accounts of Tyre's destruction? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the prophecy in Ezekiel 26:19? 9. Why did God choose to destroy Tyre as described in Ezekiel 26:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 26? 11. What is the role of angels? 12. How do we explain the claim in Ezekiel 26:19–21 that Tyre would be uninhabitable and submerged under the sea when part of the ancient city remains accessible and occupied? 13. Aren't biblical prophecies just vague predictions? 14. Job 1:16-19 - Are there natural or scientific explanations for the rapid succession of disasters that befell Job, or is this account purely symbolic? What Does Ezekiel 26:19 Mean For this is what the Lord GOD saysGod Himself is speaking, underscoring absolute authority and certainty. His pronouncements never fail (Numbers 23:19; Ezekiel 25:3). We listen in the same way Israel—and Tyre—were expected to: with reverence and readiness to obey. When I make you a desolate city Tyre’s bustling trade center would become empty ruins. The Lord alone “makes” or unmakes a city (Isaiah 13:19-22; Ezekiel 26:2). The phrase reminds us that national security ultimately rests not in walls or wealth but in the Lord’s favor (Psalm 127:1). Like other deserted cities Tyre would not be judged in isolation; it would join the long list of once-proud places laid waste for their arrogance (Jeremiah 25:9-11; Zephaniah 2:13). God’s dealings are consistent: persistent sin brings predictable consequences. When I raise up the deep against you The picture shifts to the sea itself—fitting for an island city. Just as the Lord once opened the deep in judgment during Noah’s flood (Genesis 7:11) and stirs the restless sea as a symbol of turmoil (Isaiah 57:20), He would marshal natural forces to accomplish His purpose. So that the mighty waters cover you Total submersion speaks of irreversible ruin. Tyre would sink beneath the waves of history, echoing Jonah’s desperate words, “The waters engulfed me to take my life” (Jonah 2:5) and anticipating Babylon’s final plunge (Revelation 18:21). No trace of former glory would remain. summary Ezekiel 26:19 announces God’s sovereign, climactic judgment on Tyre: the Lord speaks with unquestioned authority, strips the city of its vitality, matches it with other fallen centers, employs the very sea that sustained its economy, and brings complete obliteration. The verse stands as a sobering reminder that no power—ancient or modern—can withstand the righteous verdict of the Lord GOD. (19) Bring up the deep upon thee.--With Ezekiel 26:19 begins the closing section of this prophecy, and in it the other parts are summed up and emphasised. The figurative language by which the overwhelming of Tyre is here described is again appropriate to her natural situation.Verse 19. - When I shall bring up the sea. The picture of desolation is completed. The sea washes over the bare rock that was once covered with the palaces of the merchant-princes.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֤ה (ḵōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘When I make בְּתִתִּ֤י (bə·ṯit·tî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you אֹתָךְ֙ (’ō·ṯāḵ) Direct object marker | second person feminine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case a desolate נֶחֱרֶ֔בֶת (ne·ḥĕ·re·ḇeṯ) Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 2717: To parch, to desolate, destroy, kill city עִ֣יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement like other deserted לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no cities, כֶּעָרִ֖ים (ke·‘ā·rîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement when I raise up בְּהַעֲל֤וֹת (bə·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the deep תְּה֔וֹם (tə·hō·wm) Noun - common singular Strong's 8415: An abyss, the deep against you עָלַ֙יִךְ֙ (‘ā·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against so that the mighty הָרַבִּֽים׃ (hā·rab·bîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great waters הַמַּ֥יִם (ham·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen cover you, וְכִסּ֖וּךְ (wə·ḵis·sūḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | second person feminine singular Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover Links Ezekiel 26:19 NIVEzekiel 26:19 NLT Ezekiel 26:19 ESV Ezekiel 26:19 NASB Ezekiel 26:19 KJV Ezekiel 26:19 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 26:19 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 26:19 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 26:19 French Bible Ezekiel 26:19 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 26:19 For thus says the Lord Yahweh: When (Ezek. 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