Ezekiel 26:5
It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.
Context
This verse from Ezekiel Chapter 26 connects to 6 cross-references. The oracle against Tyre which rejoiced at Jerusalem's fall: Nebuchadnezzar will besiege it with a great army, breaking down its walls and towers. Tyre the city of merchants and traders will be covered with the deep and its pleasant buildings …
Other Translations
She shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea; for I have spoken it, saith the Lord Jehovah; and she shall become a spoil to the nations.
A spreading place of nets she is in the midst of the sea, For I--I have spoken--an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, And she hath been for a spoil to nations.
She will be a place for the stretching out of nets in the middle of the sea; for I have said it, says the Lord: and her goods will be given over to the nations.
Cross References
Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; …
And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a place to spread nets upon; …
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And in their wailing they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and lament over thee, saying, What city is …
Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and …
And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from En–gedi even unto En–eglaim; they shall …