Ezekiel 27:21
Ezekiel 27:21 in Multiple Translations
Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.
Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they occupied with thee in lambs, and rams, and goats: in these were they thy merchants.
Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they were the merchants of thy hand; in lambs, and rams, and goats, in these were they thy merchants.
Arabia and all the rulers of Kedar did business with you; in lambs and sheep and goats, in these they did business with you.
Arabia and all the leaders of Kedar traded with you, supplying lambs, rams, and goats.
They of Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar occupied with thee, in lambes, and rammes and goates: in these were they thy marchants.
Arabia, and all princes of Kedar, They [are] the traders of thy hand, For lambs, and rams, and he-goats, In these thy merchants.
“‘“Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your favorite dealers in lambs, rams, and goats. In these, they were your merchants.
Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they occupied with thee in lambs, and rams, and goats: in these were they thy merchants.
Arabia, and all the princes of Cedar, they were the merchants of thy hand: thy merchants came to thee with lambs, and rants, and kids.
Men from Arabia and all the rulers of the Kedar region sent merchants to trade lambs and rams and male goats for things that you had.
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Ezekiel 27:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֲרַב֙
וְ/כָל
נְשִׂיאֵ֣י
קֵדָ֔ר
הֵ֖מָּה
סֹחֲרֵ֣י
יָדֵ֑/ךְ
בְּ/כָרִ֤ים
וְ/אֵילִים֙
וְ/עַתּוּדִ֔ים
בָּ֖/ם
סֹחֲרָֽיִ/ךְ
עֲרַב֙
ʻĂrâb
H6152
Arabia
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
נְשִׂיאֵ֣י
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-mp
קֵדָ֔ר
Qêdâr
H6938
Kedar
N-proper
הֵ֖מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
סֹחֲרֵ֣י
çâchar
H5503
to trade
V-Qal
יָדֵ֑/ךְ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
בְּ/כָרִ֤ים
kar
H3733
saddle
Prep | N-mp
וְ/אֵילִים֙
ʼayil
H352
ram
Conj | N-mp
וְ/עַתּוּדִ֔ים
ʻattûwd
H6260
goat
Conj | N-mp
בָּ֖/ם
Prep | Suff
סֹחֲרָֽיִ/ךְ
çâchar
H5503
to trade
V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:21
עֲרַב֙
ʻĂrâb
H6152
"Arabia"
N-proper
This word refers to the country of Arabia, a place east of Palestine. It is mentioned in the Bible as a region with nomadic desert people.
Definition: Arabia, desert-plateau, steppe Another spelling of a.rav (עֲרָב "Arabia" H6152B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Arabia. See also: 1 Kings 10:15; Isaiah 21:13; Jeremiah 25:24.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
נְשִׂיאֵ֣י
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
N-mp
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
קֵדָ֔ר
Qêdâr
H6938
"Kedar"
N-proper
Kedar was a son of Ishmael and the name also refers to his descendants, who were Bedouin people. The name Kedar means dark, and his story is found in Genesis 25:13.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.13; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) § Kedar = "dark" 1) a son of Ishmael n pr people 2) the descendants of Kedar
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Kedar. See also: Genesis 25:13; Isaiah 21:17; Psalms 120:5.
הֵ֖מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
סֹחֲרֵ֣י
çâchar
H5503
"to trade"
V-Qal
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.
יָדֵ֑/ךְ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
בְּ/כָרִ֤ים
kar
H3733
"saddle"
Prep | N-mp
A kar is a full-grown ram, often used for sacrifice or as a symbol of strength. It can also refer to a battering-ram used in battle or a type of furniture. In the Bible, it is sometimes translated as 'lamb' or 'captain'.
Definition: 1) howdah, palanquin, basket saddle 1a) an enclosed riding space erected on a camel's saddle
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: captain, furniture, lamb, (large) pasture, ram. See also H1033 (בֵּית כַּר), H3746 (כָּרִי). See also: Genesis 31:34; Isaiah 30:23; Psalms 37:20.
וְ/אֵילִים֙
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Conj | N-mp
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
וְ/עַתּוּדִ֔ים
ʻattûwd
H6260
"goat"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word can refer to a full-grown male goat, like the ones used in sacrifices in Leviticus. It can also be used figuratively to describe leaders or important people, like the chiefs of the tribes of Israel in Numbers.
Definition: ram, he-goat, chief one
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: chief one, (he) goat, ram. See also: Genesis 31:10; Numbers 7:88; Psalms 50:9.
בָּ֖/ם
""
Prep | Suff
סֹחֲרָֽיִ/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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 27:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:21
Context — A Lament for Tyre
19and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise.
20Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.
21Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.
22The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones. 23Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 60:7 | All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. |
| 2 | Genesis 25:13 | These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, |
| 3 | 1 Kings 10:15 | not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 1:5 | I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon. |
| 5 | Galatians 4:25 | Now Hagar stands for Mount Sinai in Arabia and corresponds to the present-day Jerusalem, because she is in slavery with her children. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 17:11 | Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 25:24 | all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert; |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 1:29 | These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, |
| 9 | Acts 2:11 | both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” |
| 10 | Isaiah 21:16 | For this is what the Lord says to me: “Within one year, as a hired worker would count it, all the glory of Kedar will be gone. |
Ezekiel 27:21 Summary
Ezekiel 27:21 describes how the nation of Arabia and the princes of Kedar traded with the city of Tyre, exchanging lambs, rams, and goats for other goods. This verse shows us that God is aware of all our activities, including our work and trade, and that He wants us to use our skills and resources to serve others and build up His kingdom (as seen in Colossians 3:23-24). Just as the people of Tyre and Arabia worked hard to trade and provide for their needs, we can trust God to provide for us and use our talents to serve Him and others (as promised in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19). By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's character and how He wants us to live our lives in a way that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the princes of Kedar mentioned in Ezekiel 27:21?
The princes of Kedar were a group of nomadic tribes in the desert regions of Arabia, as mentioned in Isaiah 21:16-17, and were known for their wealth and trading activities, which is why they are mentioned as customers of Tyre in Ezekiel 27:21.
What kind of trade is being described in Ezekiel 27:21?
The trade being described in Ezekiel 27:21 involves the exchange of lambs, rams, and goats, which were likely used for food, clothing, and other essential goods, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Proverbs 27:23-27, where the management of flocks is discussed.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Ezekiel 27?
Ezekiel 27:21 is part of a larger description of Tyre's extensive trade network, which includes other regions and goods, as seen in Ezekiel 27:19-23, highlighting the city's wealth and commercial influence, similar to the descriptions found in Revelation 18:11-13, where the fall of Babylon is prophesied.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse shows God's attention to detail and His knowledge of all human activities, including trade and commerce, as stated in Psalm 139:1-6, where God's omniscience is praised, and in Matthew 10:29-31, where Jesus teaches about God's care for even the smallest details of our lives.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of being a good steward of the resources God has given me, as seen in the trade activities described in Ezekiel 27:21?
- What are some ways I can use my own skills and talents to serve others and build up the body of Christ, just as the princes of Kedar used their wealth and influence to trade with Tyre?
- How can I cultivate a greater appreciation for the diversity of cultures and economies that exist in our world, as reflected in the various trade partners mentioned in Ezekiel 27:19-23?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of hard work and diligence in my own life, as seen in the efforts of the merchants and traders described in Ezekiel 27:21?
- How can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as the people of Tyre trusted in their trade and commerce to sustain them, as mentioned in Ezekiel 27:21 and other verses such as Philippians 4:19?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:21
Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar,.... Arabia was a large country, divided into three parts, Arabia Deserts, or the desert; Arabia Petraea, or the rocky; and Arabia Felix, or the happy.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:21
Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they occupied with thee in lambs, and rams, and goats: in these were they thy merchants. Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar - the nomadic tribes of Arabia, among which Kedar was preeminent.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
Arabia; a large country, and distinguished into Desert, or sandy, which cannot keep au honest man, but affords thieves enough; next the Stony, or Petraea, which afforded good pasturage for sheep and goats; and the third Felix, or happy, most remote from Tyre. The princes; for there were many such among those Kedarens, or Scenites, who dwelt in tents, bred and fed cattle, and carried them to Tyre market; furnished the shambles at Tyre, and their altars too for sacrifices.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
Ezekiel 27:21 Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they occupied with thee in lambs, and rams, and goats: in these [were they] thy merchants.Ver. 21. They occupied with thee in lambs.] Heb., They were the merchants of thy hand, or at thy hand, for cattle could not be carried far. In these were they thy merchants.] Merchants are as useful in a commonwealth as mechanics, for exporting and importing commodities; only they must observe the gospel standard, "Whatever ye would that men should do to you, do ye the same to them."
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
(21) Arabia . . . Kedar.—Arabia is never used in the Old Testament for the whole of the country now called by that name, but only for the desert part of it occupied by nomadic tribes. Kedar is the name of a nomadic pastoral race descended from Ishmael (Genesis 25:13; comp. Isaiah 60:7).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
Verse 21. Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar] Arabia Deserta, on the confines of the Dead Sea. The Kedarenes inhabited the same country. These brought lambs, rams, and goats for the consumption of the city.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:21
21. occupied with thee] Lit. were the merchants of thy hand, i.e. serving thee. Cf. Isaiah 60:7, “all the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered unto thee.” The Arab nomads were rich in flocks. Kedar (Genesis 25:13, second son of Ishmael) was an important people toward the N. of Arabia. In Isaiah 60:7 they are named along with the Nabatheans; in Jeremiah 49:28 they are threatened with destruction by Nebuchadnezzar, as they were threatened at an earlier time with an attack from the Assyrians (Isaiah 21:16). Outside of scripture they are mentioned first in the inscriptions of Assurbanipal (667–626 b.c.), where they are represented as dwelling between the gulf of Akaba and Babylon. Cf. the ref. Jeremiah 2:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:21
21. Arabia — It is only recently that Arabia has been explored and its inscriptions examined. The result shows us why this country occupied such an important place in the ancient world.
Sermons on Ezekiel 27:21
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(Genesis) Genesis 28:1-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the focus is on Isaac calling Jacob and blessing him. Isaac instructs Jacob not to take a wife from the daughters of Canaan, but instead to go to Padenarum and marr |
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The Credentials of True Ministry by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about the significance of carrying the ark of God on the shoulders of anointed men, emphasizing the importance of walking in God's anointing and not delegat |
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The Principle of Resurrection by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the principle of resurrection as a vital aspect of God's work, illustrated through the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah. He draws parallels |
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Raising the Dead by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving one's heart to Jesus and seeking forgiveness for sins. He shares a story about a man from Nigeria who, after hearin |
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Talk Ye of All His Wondrous Works. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of discussing God's wondrous works among Christians, noting that there is often a reluctance to speak about God in favor of other topics. He re |
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The Folly of the World's Philosophy by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the lack of respect and disregard for God in society today, paralleling it to the people in Isaiah's time. He highlights the promotion of evol |