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Ezekiel 26:2

Ezekiel 26:1 bbe — Now in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Bible in Basic English

"Now in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,"

— Ezekiel 26:1, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 26 — Context

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Now in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, Aha, she who was the doorway of the peoples is broken; she is turned over to them; she who was full is made waste;

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For this cause the Lord has said, See, I am against you, O Tyre, and will send up a number of nations against you as the sea sends up its waves.

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And they will give the walls of Tyre to destruction and have its towers broken: and I will take even her dust away from her, and make her an uncovered rock

Ezekiel 26:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 26:1 say?
Ezekiel 26:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 26:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 26:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 26, verse 1.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 26:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 26:1 in?
Ezekiel 26:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 26:1?
Ezekiel 26:1 reads (BBE): “Now in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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