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Ezekiel 
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Day 291

"The east wind broke you"

Text: Ezekiel 27:26

THE RUIN OF TYRE

Tyre had factored in many things to ensure its prosperity. It had great merchandise to sell. There were many trading partners. Everyone had a stake in the success of Tyre. The nation of Tyre did not consider the fact that it could be ruined.

“The ships of Tarshish were carriers of your merchandise.
You were filled and very glorious in the midst of the seas.
Your oarsmen brought you into many waters,
But the east wind broke you in the midst of the seas.
Your riches, wares, and merchandise,
Your mariners and pilots,
Your caulkers and merchandisers,
All your men of war who are in you,
And the entire company which is in your midst,
Will fall into the midst of the seas on the day of your ruin.”
Ezekiel 27:25-27

1. “The ships of Tarshish”

a) Tyre had a strong maritime presence.

b) Their mighty ships sailed far and wide.

c) Tarshish was in Spain.

d) The ships of Tyre were filled with glorious goods.

e) The sailors enabled Tyre to find new countries to strengthen their trade routes.

2. “The East Wind”

a) This phrase is symbolic.

b) It is associated with the Lord (Hosea 13:15).

c) It is a wind from the East and is always a danger to ships.
The East Wind caused a great storm that hit the ships of Tarshish.

3. The devastating effects of the East Wind.

a) The entire company collapsed.

b) The storm caused by the East Wind adversely affected:

i) The riches, wares, and merchandise.

ii) The mariners and pilots.

iii) The caulkers and merchandisers.

iv) The men of war (guards/ soldiers).

c) The East Wind defeated Tyre and all its mighty ships.

d) Tyre would be ruined because of heavy losses suffered.