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The Sin of Self-Deification
All commentators agree that the core sin of Tyre's king was setting his "heart as the heart of God." This means he wasn't just arrogant; he was claiming divine status, assuming for himself the glory and authority that belong only to the Lord. As one scholar puts it, he entertained "thoughts and purposes fitting only to the Supreme."
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 28:1–10
18th Century
Theologian
The prophecy against the prince of Tyre. Throughout the east, the majesty and glory of a people were concentrated in the person of their monarch, w…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 28:6
19th Century
Bishop
Set thine heart as the heart of God. —The same expression as in Ezekiel 28:2. (Compare to Obadiah 1:3, “The pride of …
John Gill
On Ezekiel 28:6
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore thus says the Lord God
Now follows the punishment threatened, because of all this pride, haughtiness, an…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 28:1–19
17th Century
Minister
Ethbaal, or Ithobal, was the prince or king of Tyre; and being lifted up with excessive pride, he claimed divine honours. Pride is peculiarly the s…