Ezekiel 28:7 nasb — Therefore, behold, I will bring strangers upon you, The most ruthless of the nations. And they will draw their swords A…

NASB

"Therefore, behold, I will bring strangers upon you, The most ruthless of the nations. And they will draw their swords Against the beauty of your wisdom And defile your splendor."

— Ezekiel 28:7, NASB

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Ezekiel 28 — Context

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"By your wisdom and understanding You have acquired riches for yourself And have acquired gold and silver for your treasuries.

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"By your great wisdom, by your trade You have increased your riches And your heart is lifted up because of your riches--

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Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, 'Because you have made your heart Like the heart of God,

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Therefore, behold, I will bring strangers upon you, The most ruthless of the nations. And they will draw their swords Against the beauty of your wisdom And defile your splendor.

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'They will bring you down to the pit, And you will die the death of those who are slain In the heart of the seas.

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'Will you still say, "I am a god," In the presence of your slayer, Though you are a man and not God, In the hands of those who wound you?

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'You will die the death of the uncircumcised By the hand of strangers, For I have spoken!' declares the Lord GOD!"'"

Ezekiel 28:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 28:7 say?
Ezekiel 28:7 in the NASB reads: “Therefore, behold, I will bring strangers upon you, The most ruthless of the nations. And they will draw their swords Against the beauty of your wisdom And defile your splendor.”
Where is Ezekiel 28:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 28:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 28, verse 7.
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 28:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 28:7 in?
Ezekiel 28:7 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 28:7?
Ezekiel 28:7 reads (NASB): “Therefore, behold, I will bring strangers upon you, The most ruthless of the nations. And they will draw their swords Against the beauty of your wisdom And defile your splendor.” 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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