Ezekiel 27:24 kjv
These were thy merchants in all sorts of things, in blue clothes, and broidered work, and in chests of rich apparel, bound with cords, and made of cedar, among thy merchandise.
Ezekiel 27:24 nkjv
These were your merchants in choice items?in purple clothes, in embroidered garments, in chests of multicolored apparel, in sturdy woven cords, which were in your marketplace.
Ezekiel 27:24 niv
In your marketplace they traded with you beautiful garments, blue fabric, embroidered work and multicolored rugs with cords twisted and tightly knotted.
Ezekiel 27:24 esv
In your market these traded with you in choice garments, in clothes of blue and embroidered work, and in carpets of colored material, bound with cords and made secure.
Ezekiel 27:24 nlt
They brought choice fabrics to trade ? blue cloth, embroidery, and multicolored carpets rolled up and bound with cords.
Ezekiel 27 24 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Eze 26:17-18 | You who were inhabited by seafaring men, O renown city, who were mighty on the sea... terror | Tyre's past glory & current downfall lamented. |
| Eze 28:2, 5 | ...Because your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god’... By your great skill in traffic | Tyre's pride stemming from its vast wealth. |
| Isa 23:8-9 | Who planned this against Tyre... to bring into contempt all glory...? | God's judgment on Tyre for its haughty pride. |
| Zech 9:3-4 | Tyre built herself a stronghold... I will strike down her wealth. | Prophecy of Tyre's wealth and subsequent destruction. |
| Rev 18:11-13 | And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her, for no one buys their cargo anymore... | Lament over the destruction of "Babylon" (symbolic of global commerce). |
| Rev 18:16 | ...Woe, woe! O great city... clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet... | Describes the extravagant wealth lost with Babylon's fall. |
| Gen 37:3 | ...he made him a robe of many colors. | Example of special, prized garments. |
| Psa 45:13-14 | The king's daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is of gold brocade. | Description of luxurious royal apparel. |
| Prov 31:22 | She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. | Indicates luxury items made and worn by a capable wife. |
| Song 3:9-10 | King Solomon made himself a palanquin from the wood of Lebanon... overlaid with gold... | Cedar as a prestigious, royal building material. |
| 1 Kings 5:6 | ...I will give wages for your servants... my servants with yours. | Tyre's skill in cedar and other wood for Solomon's temple. |
| Isa 5:13 | Therefore my people go into exile for lack of knowledge... their glorious ones are parched. | Loss of grandeur and glory due to spiritual failing. |
| Psa 49:10-14 | ...the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike perish... leaving their wealth to others. | Transience of worldly riches and possessions. |
| Prov 11:4 | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Wealth provides no ultimate salvation. |
| Matt 6:19-21 | Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth... but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven... | Command against materialism and fleeting earthly riches. |
| Luke 12:16-21 | The parable of the rich fool who stored up abundant crops, then died the same night. | Warning against trusting in material possessions for security. |
| James 1:10-11 | But let the rich man boast in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. | Wealth is temporary; humility is everlasting. |
| James 5:1-3 | Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you... | Strong judgment pronounced on those who hoard wealth unrighteously. |
| 1 Tim 6:17 | Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on... | Warning against pride in wealth and putting hope in it. |
| Isa 14:27 | For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who...? | God's supreme sovereignty over all nations and plans. |
| Jer 9:23-24 | Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom... but let him boast in this, that he understands and... | Emphasis on spiritual knowledge over worldly glory or wealth. |
| Dan 4:34-35 | ...all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing... He does according to His will... | God's absolute sovereignty over all human kingdoms and affairs. |
Ezekiel 27 verses
Ezekiel 27 24 Meaning
Ezekiel 27:24 describes the unparalleled luxury and extent of the goods traded through Tyre's vast commercial network. It lists meticulously crafted items such as richly woven blue clothes, intricately embroidered textiles, and exquisite apparel carefully stored in valuable cedar chests. These items signify Tyre's prominence as a hub for the most prestigious and expensive merchandise, reflecting its immense wealth and the sophistication of its mercantile culture that spanned the ancient world. The detailed enumeration serves to magnify the city's splendor just before its prophesied catastrophic downfall.
Ezekiel 27 24 Context
Ezekiel chapter 27 is a powerful prophetic dirge or lament over the great maritime city of Tyre, presented as a majestic but doomed ship. The prophet details Tyre's extensive trade, its international network of suppliers and merchants, and the luxurious goods that fueled its economy and pride. Verses 12-25 provide a long inventory of Tyre's trading partners and the specific commodities exchanged, highlighting its unparalleled commercial success. Verse 24, specifically, describes the highest echelon of luxury goods that passed through Tyre, underscoring its role as the ancient world's premier emporium for exotic, expensive apparel and fine crafts. This grand enumeration serves as a dramatic setup for the city's prophesied total destruction in the subsequent verses (26-36), emphasizing that despite its human achievements and immense wealth, it would ultimately fall before divine judgment.
Ezekiel 27 24 Word analysis
- These were your merchants: אֵ֠לֶּה סֹחֲרַ֠יִךְ (eileh sōḥărāyiḵ). While often interpreted to list goods of the merchants, the Hebrew directly says "These are your merchants," linking the people previously named (in v. 23) to their specific, high-value wares, signifying what they contributed to Tyre's grand inventory. It underscores the global reach of Tyre's trade partners.
- in choicest wares: בְּמַכְבַּלִּ֤ים (b'makhballim). This Hebrew term refers to elaborately woven or "richly knotted/twined" textiles. It signifies materials crafted with superior skill and precious threads, distinguishing them as premium goods beyond simple fabrics. This emphasizes the high value and quality of the trade.
- in blue clothes: Some translations render `b'makhballim` and the following word together as specific types of woven/embroidered garments. "Blue clothes" represent garments dyed with highly prized and expensive blue pigments (e.g., indigo or woad), making them a symbol of luxury and status in the ancient world due to the costly process of dyeing.
- and embroidered work: בְּמָטְוִים֙ (b'matvīm). Refers to fabrics adorned with intricate stitching, patterns, or embellishments. Embroidered work required exceptional skill, time, and valuable thread (gold, silver, fine linen), elevating its worth considerably.
- in chests: בִּמְא֣וֹת עַתִּקִ֗ים (b'me'ōṯ ʿatiqqīm), sometimes translated "precious antique items" or referring to stores/baskets. Often interpreted as vessels or containers, likely implying that the apparel was not merely sold loosely but meticulously packed and stored, enhancing its value and preserving it during transit.
- of rich apparel: Some versions combine `ʿatiqqīm` and the next phrase for this. The phrase implies garments of the highest quality, material, and craftsmanship, worn by royalty or the extremely wealthy. Such apparel was both a commodity and a status symbol.
- bound with cords: The idea of "bound with cords" for protection during travel comes from the overall context of merchandise. The Hebrew implies items of antiquity or stored goods, usually implying care and securing them for transport, indicating the value placed on the items for their journey across lands and seas.
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