Ezekiel 27:16
Ezekiel 27:16 in Multiple Translations
Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.
Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.
Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of thy handiworks: they traded for thy wares with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and rubies.
Edom did business with you because of the great number of things which you made; they gave emeralds, purple, and needlework, and the best linen and coral and rubies for your goods.
The Arameans traded with you because you had so much merchandise. They provided turquoise, purple cloth, embroidery, fine linen, coral, and red jasper in exchange for your goods.
They of Aram were thy marchants for the multitude of thy wares: they occupied in thy faires with emerauds, purple, and broidred worke, and fine linen, and corall, and pearle.
Aram [is] thy merchant, Because of the abundance of thy works, For emerald, purple, and embroidery, And fine linen, and coral, and agate, They have given out thy remnants.
“‘“Syria was your merchant by reason of the multitude of your handiworks. They traded for your wares with emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies.
Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.
The Syrian was thy merchant: by reason of the multitude of thy works, they set forth precious stones, and purple, and broidered works, and fine linen, and silk, and chodchod in thy market.
Because you had very many things to trade, people from Syria brought to you valuable turquoise stones, purple cloth, embroidered cloth, fine linen cloth, and jewelry made from coral and rubies to trade for your things.
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Ezekiel 27:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲרָ֥ם
סֹחַרְתֵּ֖/ךְ
מֵ/רֹ֣ב
מַעֲשָׂ֑יִ/ךְ
בְּ֠/נֹפֶךְ
אַרְגָּמָ֨ן
וְ/רִקְמָ֤ה
וּ/בוּץ֙
וְ/רָאמֹ֣ת
וְ/כַדְכֹּ֔ד
נָתְנ֖וּ
בְּ/עִזְבוֹנָֽיִ/ךְ
אֲרָ֥ם
ʼĂrâm
H758
Aram
N-proper
סֹחַרְתֵּ֖/ךְ
çâchar
H5503
to trade
V-Qal | Suff
מֵ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
מַעֲשָׂ֑יִ/ךְ
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp | Suff
בְּ֠/נֹפֶךְ
nôphek
H5306
emerald
Prep | N-ms
אַרְגָּמָ֨ן
ʼargâmân
H713
purple
N-ms
וְ/רִקְמָ֤ה
riqmâh
H7553
embroidery
Conj | N-fs
וּ/בוּץ֙
bûwts
H948
fine linen
Conj | N-ms
וְ/רָאמֹ֣ת
râʼmâh
H7215
coral
Conj | N-fp
וְ/כַדְכֹּ֔ד
kadkôd
H3539
ruby
Conj | N-ms
נָתְנ֖וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּ/עִזְבוֹנָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻizzâbôwn
H5801
ware
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:16
אֲרָ֥ם
ʼĂrâm
H758
"Aram"
N-proper
Aram refers to a region in the Bible, also known as Syria, and its people, the Arameans. The grandson of Nahor, an ancestor of Jesus, was also named Aram. The prophet Isaiah wrote about Aram and its relationship with Israel in Isaiah 7:1-9.
Definition: Aram or Arameans = "exalted" Aram or Syrian nation Another name of pad.dan (פַּדָּן "Paddan" H6307)
Usage: Occurs in 118 OT verses. KJV: Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria, Syrians. See also: Genesis 10:22; 2 Kings 8:28; Isaiah 7:1.
סֹחַרְתֵּ֖/ךְ
çâchar
H5503
"to trade"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to travel around, often for trade or business. It can also describe a person who goes around buying and selling goods. In the Bible, it is used to describe merchants or traders.
Definition: 1) to go around, go about, travel about in, go about in trade 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go about to and fro (in business) 1a2) trader, trafficker (participle) 1b) (Pilpel) to palpitate
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: go about, merchant(-man), occupy with, pant, trade, traffick. See also: Genesis 23:16; Isaiah 23:2; Psalms 38:11.
מֵ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
מַעֲשָׂ֑יִ/ךְ
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
בְּ֠/נֹפֶךְ
nôphek
H5306
"emerald"
Prep | N-ms
Nophach refers to a precious stone, possibly an emerald or garnet, used in the high priest's breastplate. It is described as shining and valuable, and was imported from Tyre.
Definition: 1) a precious stone in the high priest's breastplate 1a) perhaps an emerald, turquoise, ruby, or carbuncle 2) jewels imported from Tyre
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: emerald. See also: Exodus 28:18; Ezekiel 27:16; Ezekiel 28:13.
אַרְגָּמָ֨ן
ʼargâmân
H713
"purple"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for purple, describing the color or dyed fabric, is used in the Bible to describe royal garments, like those worn by King Solomon. In Exodus 28:5, it is used to describe the priestly robes. The color symbolized wealth and power.
Definition: purple, red-purple
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: purple. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:22.
וְ/רִקְמָ֤ה
riqmâh
H7553
"embroidery"
Conj | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to embroidery or needlework with diverse colors, like the intricate designs on priestly garments. It is used in Exodus to describe the craftsmanship of the tabernacle. This word highlights the beauty of handmade textiles.
Definition: variegated stuff, embroidered
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides). See also: Judges 5:30; Ezekiel 16:18; Psalms 45:15.
וּ/בוּץ֙
bûwts
H948
"fine linen"
Conj | N-ms
Fine linen, likely cotton, made in Egypt and highly valued. In the Bible, it's used to describe luxurious clothing. The Israelites used it to make priestly garments.
Definition: byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: fine (white) linen. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:21; 2 Chronicles 5:12; Ezekiel 27:16.
וְ/רָאמֹ֣ת
râʼmâh
H7215
"coral"
Conj | N-fp
In the Bible, coral refers to something highly valued, possibly the coral itself. It appears in the book of Job, describing a precious item. The Hebrew word is used to signify something of great worth.
Definition: corals
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: coral. See also: Job 28:18; Ezekiel 27:16.
וְ/כַדְכֹּ֔ד
kadkôd
H3539
"ruby"
Conj | N-ms
A precious gem, possibly a ruby, mentioned in the Bible as a valuable stone. In the KJV, it is translated as agate. This gem is highly valued for its beauty and rarity.
Definition: a precious stone (maybe ruby, agate)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: agate. See also: Isaiah 54:12; Ezekiel 27:16.
נָתְנ֖וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּ/עִזְבוֹנָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻizzâbôwn
H5801
"ware"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
Ware refers to goods or merchandise, often traded in a market. In the Bible, the word appears in Ezekiel 27:12-13, describing the trade and commerce of the city of Tyre. The term represents commercial activity and economic exchange.
Definition: wares, goods
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fair, ware. See also: Ezekiel 27:12; Ezekiel 27:19; Ezekiel 27:33.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 27:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:16
Context — A Lament for Tyre
14The men of Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your wares.
15The men of Dedan were your clients; many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony.
16Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.
17Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise. 18Because of your many products and your great wealth of goods, Damascus traded with you wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 10:6 | And again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. They served the Baals, the Ashtoreths, the gods of Aram, Sidon, and Moab, and the gods of the Ammonites and Philistines. Thus they forsook the LORD and did not serve Him. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 28:13 | You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 10:6 | When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. |
| 4 | Isaiah 7:1–8 | Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, and say to him: Calm down and be quiet. Do not be afraid or disheartened over these two smoldering stubs of firewood—over the fierce anger of Rezin and Aram and of the son of Remaliah. For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted your ruin, saying: ‘Let us invade Judah, terrorize it, and divide it among ourselves. Then we can install the son of Tabeal over it as king.’ But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen. For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 15:8 | For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’ ” |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 8:5 | When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand men. |
| 7 | Genesis 28:5 | So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau. |
| 8 | Genesis 10:22 | The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. |
Ezekiel 27:16 Summary
[This verse, Ezekiel 27:16, talks about how the people of Tyre traded with the people of Aram, exchanging many valuable goods like turquoise and fine linen. This shows how important trade was to the people of Tyre and how they were connected to other regions, much like we see in other Bible stories like Genesis 37:25-36. The Bible teaches us to be fair and honest in all our dealings, including trade and commerce, as seen in Proverbs 11:1 and Micah 6:8. By studying this verse, we can learn more about the importance of integrity and fairness in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible mean by 'Aram' in Ezekiel 27:16?
Aram refers to a region in the ancient Near East, which is now part of modern-day Syria, as seen in 2 Samuel 8:6 and 1 Kings 19:15. The Arameans were known for their trade and commerce, which is highlighted in this verse.
What kind of products did the people of Tyre trade with Aram?
According to Ezekiel 27:16, the people of Tyre traded with Aram, exchanging goods such as turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for their wares, showcasing the wealth and diversity of their trade.
Is this verse talking about the spiritual condition of the people of Tyre?
While Ezekiel 27:16 does not directly address the spiritual condition of the people of Tyre, it does highlight their focus on trade and material wealth, which can be seen as a form of idolatry, as warned against in Deuteronomy 8:18 and 1 Timothy 6:10.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teachings on trade and commerce?
Ezekiel 27:16 is part of a larger biblical narrative that emphasizes the importance of honest and fair trade, as seen in Proverbs 11:1 and Amos 8:5, and warns against the dangers of excessive focus on wealth and materialism, as seen in Matthew 6:24 and Luke 12:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I prioritize material wealth and trade in my own life, and how can I balance these pursuits with my spiritual goals?
- How can I use my own skills and talents to 'trade' with others in a way that honors God, as seen in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30?
- What are some modern-day examples of 'Aram' or regions that are known for their trade and commerce, and how can I learn from their successes and failures?
- In what ways can I use my own resources and influence to promote fair and honest trade, and to care for those who are marginalized or exploited in the process?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:16
Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making,.... Which they took off of their hands, and for them brought the following things: they occupied in thy fairs with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:16
Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
The multitude of the wares of thy making; the abundance of the Tyrian manufacture for all uses, which the Syrians could have no where else. With emeralds; rather, for emeralds, a rich and lovely stone; or carbuncles, as others have it. Purple, or violet-coloured, clothes. Broidered work: see . Fine linen: see . Coral; men guess this may be rubies, carbuncles, or chalcedonies; or crystal, with which they made looking-glasses. Agate; a stone well known to us, but not so well known whether it exactly translate the Hebrew dkdk here used; some say it is the chrysoprase, a stone mixed with gold colour and green, and some such mixture may be seen in some agates.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
Ezekiel 27:16 Syria [was] thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.Ver. 16. The wares of thy making.] Heb., Works. The Tyrians were ingenious workmen, as Hiram, whom Solomon therefore so admired that he called him his father. And agate.] Or, Chrysoprasus, or crystal, or carbuncle, or onyx. Jerome confesseth that he knoweth not what to call it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
(16) Emeralds.—The precious stone intended here, and in Exodus 28:18, is now generally understood to be the carbuncle. The word for “fine linen” is not that of Eze 27:7, but a Phœnician word, occurring only in the books written in the time of the captivity. It is thought to mean cotton, for the woven fabrics of which Babylon was famous. Agate (marg., chrysoprase) is probably the ruby, or certainly some stone of brilliancy (Isaiah 54:12)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
Verse 16. Syria] These were always a mercantile people. For the precious stones mentioned here See Clarke on Exodus 28:17.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:16
16. For Syria (Aram) the Syr. reads Edom, and so in effect LXX. (interchange of d and r as Ezekiel 27:15). If Edom be read the line pursued would be from S. to N., Edom, Ezekiel 27:16, Judah, Ezekiel 27:17, Damascus, Ezekiel 27:18. The verse is otherwise peculiar in beginning with a precious stone, then passing on to stuffs and ending with precious stones. wares of thy making] Rather; by reason of the multitude of thy works, i.e. not those wrought by Tyre, but those which the nations wrought and brought to her, all of which are considered hers. occupied in thy fairs] Rather: emeralds … they brought as thy wares. The “emerald” according to others is the carbuncle. “Coral” may be “pearls.” The two things may have been confused; both were fished in the Persian Gulf. The “agate” may be the ruby. The precious stones might seem in favour of Edom, but the fine linen is more naturally the Syrian byssus. LXX. omits all the textile fabrics with the exception of broidered work; and the text must be held uncertain.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:16
16. Syria — Hebrews, Aram. Many expositors follow the Peshito, “Edom;” but there is no good reason for leaving the Hebrew.Aram-Naharim was the ancient name for a very wide region, embracing at least
Sermons on Ezekiel 27:16
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The Significance of the Death of Christ by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound significance of Christ's death, illustrating how it addresses the essence of sin, which is independence from God. He explains that this ind |
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Generations Remade by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan explores the theme of creation and the fall, emphasizing that everything God created was initially good, but something went wrong, leading to a state of formlessness |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 7:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith teaches about the significance of the word of God and the identity of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus is Emmanuel, God dwelling among man, |