Ezekiel 27:28
"Your riches, your wares, your merchandise, your mariners, your pilots, your repairers of ship seams, the dealers in your merchandise, and all your men of war who are in you, with all your company which is among you, will fall into the heart of the seas in the day of your ruin."
Key Reflection
In Ezekiel 27:28, the prophet vividly describes the impending destruction that would befall Tyre, a prominent Phoenician city known for its wealth and maritime power. The verse lists various groups of people who will be affected by this calamity, including merchants, sailors, and military personnel, all of whom are metaphorically said to "fall into the heart of the seas" during Tyre's fall. This imagery underscores the complete devastation and abandonment that Tyre would experience, reflecting the city’s deep integration with its maritime trade and resources.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes