Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will send a plague upon you and make blood flow in your streets. The slain will fall within you, with the sword against you on every side. Then you will know that I am the LORD. New Living Translation I will send a plague against you, and blood will be spilled in your streets. The attack will come from every direction, and your people will lie slaughtered within your walls. Then everyone will know that I am the LORD. English Standard Version for I will send pestilence into her, and blood into her streets; and the slain shall fall in her midst, by the sword that is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Berean Standard Bible I will send a plague against her and shed blood in her streets; the slain will fall within her, while the sword is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Berean Literal Bible For I will send against her pestilence, and blood in her streets; and the slain will fall in her midst, by the sword against her on every side—and they will know that I am YHWH! King James Bible For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD. New King James Version For I will send pestilence upon her, And blood in her streets; The wounded shall be judged in her midst By the sword against her on every side; Then they shall know that I am the LORD. New American Standard Bible “For I will send a plague to her And blood to her streets, And the wounded will fall in her midst By the sword upon her on every side; Then they will know that I am the LORD. NASB 1995 “For I will send pestilence to her And blood to her streets, And the wounded will fall in her midst By the sword upon her on every side; Then they will know that I am the LORD. NASB 1977 “For I shall send pestilence to her And blood to her streets, And the wounded will fall in her midst By the sword upon her on every side; Then they will know that I am the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible For I will send pestilence to her And blood to her streets, And the wounded will fall in her midst By the sword upon her on every side; Then they will know that I am Yahweh. Amplified Bible “For I will send virulent disease to her And blood into her streets, And the wounded will fall in her midst By the sword upon her from every side, And they shall know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible I will send a plague against her and shed blood in her streets; the slain will fall within her, while the sword is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible I will send a plague against her and bloodshed in her streets; the slain will fall within her, while the sword is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will send a plague against her and bloodshed in her streets; the slain will fall within her, while the sword is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.” American Standard Version For I will send pestilence into her, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall fall in the midst of her, with the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am Jehovah. Contemporary English Version I will send deadly diseases to wipe you out, and I will send enemies to invade and surround you. Your people will be killed, and you will know that I am the LORD. English Revised Version For I will send into her pestilence and blood in her streets; and the wounded shall fall in the midst of her, with the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will send a plague against you and make blood flow in your streets. Your people will fall dead. People with swords will attack you from every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Good News Translation I will send diseases on you and make blood flow in your streets. You will be attacked from every side, and your people will be killed. Then you will know that I am the LORD." International Standard Version I'm going to send disease into that city and blood into her streets. People will drop dead in her midst from the violence done to her from every side. Then they'll learn that I am the Lord GOD." NET Bible I will send a plague into the city and bloodshed into its streets; the slain will fall within it, by the sword that attacks it from every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. New Heart English Bible For I will send pestilence into her, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall fall in the midst of her, with the sword on her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI will send a plague against her and shed blood in her streets; the slain will fall within her, while the sword is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. World English Bible For I will send pestilence into her, and blood into her streets. The wounded will fall within her, with the sword on her on every side. Then they will know that I am Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have sent pestilence into her, "" And blood into her out-places, "" The wounded has been judged in her midst, "" By the sword on her all around, "" And they have known that I [am] YHWH. Berean Literal Bible For I will send against her pestilence, and blood in her streets; and the slain will fall in her midst, by the sword against her on every side—and they will know that I am YHWH! Young's Literal Translation And I have sent into her pestilence, And blood into her out-places, The wounded hath been judged in her midst, By the sword upon her round about, And they have known that I am Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And I sent death into her, and blood in her streets; and the wounded fell in the midst of her by, the sword upon her from round about: and they shall know that I am Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will send into her pestilence, and blood in her streets: and they shall fall being slain by the sword on all sides in the midst thereof: and they shall know that I am the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will send a pestilence upon her, and there will be blood in her streets. And they will fall, slain by the sword, on every side in her midst. And they shall know that I am the Lord. New American Bible I will send disease into it; blood will fill its streets, Within it shall fall those slain by the sword raised against it on every side. Then they shall know that I am the LORD. New Revised Standard Version for I will send pestilence into it, and bloodshed into its streets; and the dead shall fall in its midst, by the sword that is against it on every side. And they shall know that I am the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I will send her pestilence and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall fall in the midst of her by the sword that is upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I sent plague upon her and blood in her streets, and her ravaged ones shall fall within her by the sword that surrounds her, and they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For I will send into her pestilence And blood in her streets; And the wounded shall fall in the midst of her By the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blood and death shall be in thy streets; and men wounded with swords shall fall in thee and on every side of thee; and they shall know that I am the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against Sidon…22And you are to declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I am against you, O Sidon, and I will be glorified within you. They will know that I am the LORD when I execute judgments against her and demonstrate My holiness through her. 23I will send a plague against her and shed blood in her streets; the slain will fall within her, while the sword is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. 24For the people of Israel will no longer face a pricking brier or a painful thorn from all around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD.’… Cross References I will send a plague against her Leviticus 26:25 And I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Deuteronomy 28:21 The LORD will make the plague cling to you until He has exterminated you from the land that you are entering to possess. Jeremiah 21:6 I will strike down the residents of this city, both man and beast. They will die in a terrible plague.’ and shed blood in her streets; Ezekiel 22:3-4 and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O city who brings her own doom by shedding blood within her walls and making idols to defile herself, / you are guilty of the blood you have shed, and you are defiled by the idols you have made. You have brought your days to a close and have come to the end of your years. Therefore I have made you a reproach to the nations and a mockery to all the lands. 2 Kings 21:16 Moreover, Manasseh shed so much innocent blood that he filled Jerusalem from end to end, in addition to the sin that he had caused Judah to commit, doing evil in the sight of the LORD. Nahum 3:1 Woe to the city of blood, full of lies, full of plunder, never without prey. the slain will fall within her, Ezekiel 7:15 The sword is outside; plague and famine are within. Those in the country will die by the sword, and those in the city will be devoured by famine and plague. Lamentations 2:21 Both young and old lie together in the dust of the streets. My young men and maidens have fallen by the sword. You have slain them in the day of Your anger; You have slaughtered them without compassion. Psalm 79:2-3 They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. / They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. while the sword is against her on every side. Ezekiel 5:2 When the days of the siege have ended, you are to burn up a third of the hair inside the city; you are also to take a third and slash it with the sword all around the city; and you are to scatter a third to the wind. For I will unleash a sword behind them. Deuteronomy 28:52 They will besiege all the cities throughout your land, until the high and fortified walls in which you trust have fallen. They will besiege all your cities throughout the land that the LORD your God has given you. 2 Kings 25:1 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. Then they will know that I am the LORD. 1 Kings 20:28 Then the man of God approached the king of Israel and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans have said that the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys, I will deliver all this great army into your hand. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” Exodus 7:5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did. Isaiah 14:29-31 Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. / Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. / Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks. Treasury of Scripture For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the middle of her by the sword on her on every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD. I will send Ezekiel 5:12 A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a third part into all the winds, and I will draw out a sword after them. Ezekiel 38:22 And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone. Jeremiah 15:2 And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity. and they shall Ezekiel 25:7,11,17 Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD… Ezekiel 26:6 And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Jump to Previous Blood Disease Fall Falling Flow Judged Middle Midst Out-Places Pestilence Plague Round Side Slain Streets Sword Within WoundedJump to Next Blood Disease Fall Falling Flow Judged Middle Midst Out-Places Pestilence Plague Round Side Slain Streets Sword Within WoundedEzekiel 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 I will send a plague against her This phrase indicates divine judgment, a common theme in prophetic literature. Plagues were often used by God as a form of punishment or to demonstrate His power, as seen in the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-11). The "her" refers to the city of Tyre, a powerful and wealthy city-state known for its commerce and idolatry. The use of a plague signifies a direct intervention by God, emphasizing His sovereignty over nations. and shed blood in her streets the slain will fall within her while the sword is against her on every side Then they will know that I am the LORD 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 Phoenician city known for its wealth and pride. In Ezekiel 28, Tyre is the subject of God's judgment due to its arrogance and opposition to God. 3. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is executing judgment to demonstrate His sovereignty and holiness. 4. Plague and Sword Symbols of divine judgment. The plague represents disease and pestilence, while the sword signifies warfare and destruction. 5. The Slain Refers to those who will fall as a result of God's judgment, emphasizing the seriousness of divine retribution. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod's judgment on Tyre demonstrates His ultimate authority over nations. No power or wealth can stand against His will. The Consequences of Pride Tyre's downfall serves as a warning against pride and self-reliance. Humility before God is essential. Recognition of God The purpose of judgment is to lead people to acknowledge God as the LORD. Our lives should reflect this recognition through obedience and worship. The Reality of Divine Judgment God's judgments are real and serve as a call to repentance. We must take His warnings seriously and align our lives with His standards. Hope in Restoration While judgment is severe, God's ultimate plan includes restoration for those who turn to Him. This offers hope amidst warnings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:23?2. How does Ezekiel 28:23 illustrate God's judgment against sin and wickedness? 3. What does "I will send a plague" reveal about God's power and authority? 4. How can Ezekiel 28:23 encourage us to pursue holiness in our communities? 5. How does this verse connect to God's justice seen throughout the Old Testament? 6. In what ways can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 28:23 today? 7. How does Ezekiel 28:23 reflect God's judgment on nations? 8. What historical events align with the prophecy in Ezekiel 28:23? 9. How does Ezekiel 28:23 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human affairs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 28? 11. How can the severe judgment imagery in Ezekiel 21 be reconciled with teachings elsewhere in Scripture about God's mercy? 12. Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21? 13. Joshua 24:12 - How does the account of God sending 'the hornet' align with historical or natural evidence of plagues or insects driving out inhabitants? 14. What is the plot of Kingdom of Darkness? What Does Ezekiel 28:23 Mean I will send a plague against herGod Himself initiates this judgment. • Similar divine plagues fell on Egypt (Exodus 9:14) and on rebellious Israel (Numbers 16:46-50), underscoring that disease can be a direct tool in His righteous hand. • The “her” points to the city-state of Tyre’s sister city, Sidon (Ezekiel 28:21-22), reminding us that no nation is beyond God’s reach (Isaiah 14:26-27). and shed blood in her streets Judgment moves from sickness to violent conflict. • Streets once busy with commerce (Ezekiel 27:3) will run with blood, echoing God’s warning to Nineveh (Nahum 3:3). • This fulfills Genesis 9:6—when blood is shed, God requires an accounting. the slain will fall within her The devastation is local and personal. • Victims are not merely soldiers at the gate; citizens fall inside their own walls, as in Jerusalem’s siege (Lamentations 2:21). • Psalm 55:11 pictures violence within a city as evidence of deep corruption—exactly what God exposes here. while the sword is against her on every side Total encirclement leaves no escape. • Babylon’s strategy against Jerusalem (2 Kings 25:1-4) illustrates this phrase. • Divine sovereignty over invading armies is clear in Isaiah 10:5—Assyria was “the rod of My anger.” Then they will know that I am the LORD The goal is recognition of Yahweh’s unique authority. • Every judgment carries a redemptive purpose: to reveal God’s glory (Exodus 7:5; Ezekiel 6:7). • Even pagan nations are invited to acknowledge Him, foreshadowing Philippians 2:10-11 when every knee will bow. summary Ezekiel 28:23 describes God’s multi-layered judgment on Sidon—plague, civil bloodshed, internal collapse, and surrounding warfare—all orchestrated so that the city, and those watching, will unmistakably recognize the LORD’s supreme and holy rule. Verse 23. - Pestilence was the natural accompaniment of a siege. As in Ezekiel 14:19, blood probably points to death from this cause, as distinct from the slaughter threatened in the following clause.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will sendוְשִׁלַּחְתִּי־ (wə·šil·laḥ·tî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out a plague against her דֶּ֤בֶר (de·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1698: A pestilence and shed blood וָדָם֙ (wā·ḏām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed in her streets; בְּח֣וּצוֹתֶ֔יהָ (bə·ḥū·ṣō·w·ṯe·hā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors the slain חָלָל֙ (ḥā·lāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted will fall וְנִפְלַ֤ל (wə·nip̄·lal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie within her, בְּתוֹכָ֔הּ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre while the sword בְּחֶ֥רֶב (bə·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword is against her עָלֶ֖יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against on every side. מִסָּבִ֑יב (mis·sā·ḇîḇ) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around Then they will know וְיָדְע֖וּ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Ezekiel 28:23 NIVEzekiel 28:23 NLT Ezekiel 28:23 ESV Ezekiel 28:23 NASB Ezekiel 28:23 KJV Ezekiel 28:23 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 28:23 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 28:23 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 28:23 French Bible Ezekiel 28:23 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 28:23 For I will send pestilence into her (Ezek. 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