Ezekiel 27:23
Ezekiel 27:23 in Multiple Translations
Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad.
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were thy traffickers.
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traders of Asshur and all the Medes:
Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, as did Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad.
They of Haram and Canneh and Eden, the marchants of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad were thy marchants.
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, merchants of Sheba, Asshur — Chilmad — [are] thy merchants,
“‘“Haran, Canneh, Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were your traders.
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.
Haran, and Chene, and Eden were thy merchants; Saba, Assur, and Chelmad sold to thee.
Men came from Haran, Canneh, Eden, Sheba, Asshur and Kilmad in Mesopotamia with their goods.
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Ezekiel 27:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חָרָ֤ן
וְ/כַנֵּה֙
וָ/עֶ֔דֶן
רֹכְלֵ֖י
שְׁבָ֑א
אַשּׁ֖וּר
כִּלְמַ֥ד
רֹכַלְתֵּֽ/ךְ
חָרָ֤ן
Chârân
H2771
Haran
N-proper
וְ/כַנֵּה֙
Kanneh
H3656
Canneh
Conj | N-proper
וָ/עֶ֔דֶן
ʻEden
H5729
Eden
Conj | N-proper
רֹכְלֵ֖י
râkal
H7402
to trade
V-Qal
שְׁבָ֑א
Shᵉbâʼ
H7614
Sheba
N-proper
אַשּׁ֖וּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
Asshur
N-proper
כִּלְמַ֥ד
Kilmâd
H3638
Chilmad
N-proper
רֹכַלְתֵּֽ/ךְ
râkal
H7402
to trade
V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:23
חָרָ֤ן
Chârân
H2771
"Haran"
N-proper
Charan refers to a man and a place in the Bible, including a descendant of Judah and a city. In 1 Chronicles 2:46, Charan is mentioned as a son of Caleb.
Definition: Haran = "mountaineer" the city to which Abraham migrated when he left Ur of the Chaldees and where he stayed until his father died before leaving for the promised land; located in Mesopotamia in Padan-aram at the foot of Mount Masius between the Khabour and the Euphrates Also named: Charran (Χαρράν "Haran" G5488)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Haran. See also: Genesis 11:31; Genesis 28:10; Isaiah 37:12.
וְ/כַנֵּה֙
Kanneh
H3656
"Canneh"
Conj | N-proper
Canneh refers to a place in Assyria, possibly in Mesopotamia, with a name that means giving a flattering title. It is also known as Calneh. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a city. Canneh is a location in the ancient world.
Definition: Canneh = "to give a flattering title" a city apparently in Mesopotamia Another name of kal.neh (כַּלְנֵ֑ה "Calneh" H3641A)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Canneh. See also: Ezekiel 27:23.
וָ/עֶ֔דֶן
ʻEden
H5729
"Eden"
Conj | N-proper
Eden is a place in Mesopotamia that means pleasure. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location conquered by Assyria.
Definition: § Eden = "pleasure" a place conquered by Assyria; probably located in the northwest of Mesopotamia
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Eden. See also: 2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12; Ezekiel 27:23.
רֹכְלֵ֖י
râkal
H7402
"to trade"
V-Qal
To trade means to travel for business, exchanging goods or services. In the Bible, it describes a merchant or trader who goes about selling spices or other commodities. The KJV translates it as merchant.
Definition: 1) to go about (meaning uncertain) 1a) (Qal) trafficker, trader (participle) (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (spice) merchant. See also: 1 Kings 10:15; Ezekiel 27:13; Nahum 3:16.
שְׁבָ֑א
Shᵉbâʼ
H7614
"Sheba"
N-proper
Sheba was a region in southern Arabia, also the name of a man who was an ancestor of a tribe. The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon, as told in 1 Kings 10. The region of Sheba was known for its wealth and trade.
Definition: § Sheba = "seven" or "an oath" a nation in southern Arabia
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Sheba, Sabeans. See also: Genesis 10:7; 2 Chronicles 9:3; Psalms 72:10.
אַשּׁ֖וּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
"Asshur"
N-proper
Asshur was the second son of Shem and the ancestor of the Assyrians, mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name Asshur means 'a step'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758) § Asshur or Assyria = "a step" 1) the second son of Shem, eponymous ancestor of the Assyrians 2) the people of Assyria 3) the nation, Assyria 4) the land, Assyria or Asshur
Usage: Occurs in 138 OT verses. KJV: Asshur, Assur, Assyria, Assyrians. See H838 (אָשֻׁר). See also: Genesis 2:14; Isaiah 7:20; Psalms 83:9.
כִּלְמַ֥ד
Kilmâd
H3638
"Chilmad"
N-proper
Kilmad refers to a place in the Assyrian empire, mentioned alongside Sheba and Asshur. It means enclosure, a city in Assyria.
Definition: § Chilmad = "enclosure" a city of Assyria mentioned in conjunction with Sheba and Asshur
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Chilmad. See also: Ezekiel 27:23.
רֹכַלְתֵּֽ/ךְ
râkal
H7402
"to trade"
V-Qal | Suff
To trade means to travel for business, exchanging goods or services. In the Bible, it describes a merchant or trader who goes about selling spices or other commodities. The KJV translates it as merchant.
Definition: 1) to go about (meaning uncertain) 1a) (Qal) trafficker, trader (participle) (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (spice) merchant. See also: 1 Kings 10:15; Ezekiel 27:13; Nahum 3:16.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:23
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 27:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:23
Context — A Lament for Tyre
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.
24In your marketplace they traded with you fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted. 25The ships of Tarshish carried your merchandise. And you were filled with heavy cargo in the heart of the sea.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 19:12 | Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? |
| 2 | Isaiah 37:12 | Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? |
| 3 | Amos 1:5 | I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler of the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD. |
| 4 | Genesis 10:22 | The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. |
| 5 | Genesis 10:10 | His kingdom began in Babylon, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. |
| 6 | Numbers 24:22 | Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.” |
| 7 | Genesis 32:22 | During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. |
| 8 | Isaiah 7:20 | On that day the Lord will use a razor hired from beyond the Euphrates —the king of Assyria—to shave your head and the hair of your legs, and to remove your beard as well. |
| 9 | Acts 7:4 | So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. |
| 10 | Isaiah 7:18 | On that day the LORD will whistle to the flies at the farthest streams of the Nile and to the bees in the land of Assyria. |
Ezekiel 27:23 Summary
Ezekiel 27:23 describes the many cities and merchants that traded with Tyre, a powerful and wealthy city. This verse shows how Tyre was connected to many other nations and cities, and how it was a hub of international commerce, much like the description of Babylon in Revelation 18:3. The extensive trade network of Tyre, as seen in Ezekiel 27:3 and Ezekiel 27:12, demonstrates the city's wealth and influence, but also serves as a warning against the dangers of pride and corruption, as seen in Ezekiel 26:3-5 and Ezekiel 28:1-10. As we read this verse, we can reflect on the importance of fairness and justice in our own interactions and business dealings, and consider how we can promote these values in our own communities, as encouraged in Proverbs 11:1 and Micah 6:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the merchants and cities listed in Ezekiel 27:23?
The merchants and cities listed in Ezekiel 27:23, such as Haran, Canneh, and Eden, represent the extensive trade network of Tyre, as described in Ezekiel 27:3, and demonstrate the city's wealth and influence, as seen in Ezekiel 28:5.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel 27?
Ezekiel 27:23 contributes to the overall description of Tyre's prosperity and commerce, highlighting the city's connections with various nations and merchants, which is also seen in Ezekiel 27:12 and Ezekiel 27:15-24.
What can we learn from the diversity of trade partners mentioned in this verse?
The diversity of trade partners in Ezekiel 27:23, including Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, illustrates the city's cosmopolitan nature and its role as a hub of international commerce, much like the description of Babylon in Revelation 18:3, where many nations were involved in trade with the city.
How does this verse fit into the broader biblical narrative of God's judgment on nations?
Ezekiel 27:23 is part of the prophet Ezekiel's oracle against Tyre, which serves as a warning of God's judgment on the city for its pride and corruption, as seen in Ezekiel 26:3-5 and Ezekiel 28:1-10, similar to the judgments pronounced against other nations in Isaiah 13:1-22 and Jeremiah 25:1-38.
Reflection Questions
- How does the description of Tyre's trade network in Ezekiel 27:23 challenge or inspire my own perspective on the global economy and my place within it?
- What can I learn from the example of Tyre's extensive trade connections about the importance of building relationships and partnerships in my own life and community?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of fair trade and commerce, as implied in Ezekiel 27:23, to my own daily interactions and business dealings?
- How does the emphasis on international commerce in Ezekiel 27:23 relate to the biblical themes of stewardship and responsibility, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 12:42-48?
- What role can I play in promoting justice and fairness in the global economy, in light of the warnings against exploitation and corruption in Ezekiel 27:23 and other biblical passages?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:23
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden,.... Haran was a city of Mesopotamia, the same with Haran, where Abraham dwelt awhile, Acts 7:2, the Charrae of the Parthians, famous for the defeat of Crassus.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:23
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
Haran; Haran or Charran in Mesopotamia, where Abraham dwelt. Canneh; no where else mentioned, supposed to be the same with Calneh, , afterwards Ctesiphon, a pleasant city on Tigris, some three miles from Seleucia. It was built by the Parthians, whose king resided there in the winter, because of the mildness of the air. Eden; a pleasant country, part of Babylonia. The Chaldee paraphrase calls it Hadiab, and leads us to Adiabene, which Trajan conquered in his expedition against Babylon. Sheba; whether the same mentioned , (which see,) or some other, is not certain; perhaps it may be Saba, whence Sabeans. Asshur; Asshur, the name of the father of the nation, for Assyria. Chilmad; a country or part of Media, between Assyria and Parthia, most likely to be Gaala of Media.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
Ezekiel 27:23 Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, [and] Chilmad, [were] thy merchants.Ver. 23. Haran.] In Mesopotamia, or Charrae, in Parthia, where Crassus was slain. And Channeh,] Or, Chalne, where the tower of Babel was built nine miles high. And Eden.] Where paradise once was: sed periit rosa, mansit spina. Chelmad,] i.e., Medea, saith the paraphrast. The tower of Babel was 9164 paces from the ground.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
(23) Haran, and Canneh, and Eden.—The description now turns from Arabia to the Tyrian trade with Mesopotamia. Haran, important in the story of Abraham (Genesis 11:31-32; Genesis 12:4), the Charræ of the Romans, was in north-western Mesopotamia, at the junction of two great caravan routes, the one along the Tigris, the other along the Euphrates. Canneh, a contraction for the Calneh of Gen 10:10, was the most important commercial city on the former, and was later known as Ctesiphon. Eden was an unknown town on the Euphrates (2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12), and is to be distinguished from the Syrian Eden. Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad.—Sheba is still the same Sheba before mentioned; for Pliny (Hist. Nat., xii. 40) says that the Sabœans brought their goods from the spice country to Carrhæ, where they held markets, and went thence to Syria and Phœnicia. They were, therefore, traders between Mesopotamia and Phœnicia. Asshur is here not the country of Assyria, but the commercial city Sura (modern Essurieh), on the banks of the Euphrates, above Thapsacus. Chilmad is supposed to be the Charmande of Xenophon (Anab., i. 5, 10), “a great city beyond the Euphrates, in the neighbourhood of the desert.” Others identify it with Kalwada, near Bagdad. It is mentioned only here.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
Verse 23. Haran] In Mesopotamia; well known in Scripture. Canneh] Or Chalane; see Genesis 10:10. It is supposed to be a cape or port of Arabia Felix, on the Indian Sea. Eden] Equally famous: supposed to have been situated near the confluence of the Tygris and Euphrates. Sheba] Different from that in Ezekiel 27:22. This was probably near the country of the Edomites. Asshur] Perhaps the Assyrians. Chilmad] Possibly Cholmadora, on the Euphrates. Ptol. lib. v.. cap. 15.
For several of these places, and the persons from whom they derived their names, see Genesis 10:1-32, and the notes there; and see Calmet.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:23
23. The places named may be regarded as an extension of the line from S. to N. in Ezekiel 27:19-22, though the names are given rather in the order W. to E. Harran in Mesopotamia, two days’ journey S.E. of Edessa, on a branch of the Euphrates, was a sacred city and place of pilgrimage, and also an emporium of trade. The defeat of Crassus by the Parthians took place there. Canneh may be Calneh (Genesis 10:10; Amos 6:2), otherwise Calno (Isaiah 10:9), a city in Babylonia. Its site has not been identified. Von Gutschmidt (Ency. Brit., art. Phœnicia) identifies Canneh with Cænæ. Eden, spelled somewhat differently from the Eden of Paradise, is elsewhere named in connexion with Haran, Isaiah 37:12 (2 Kings 19:12), and said to be in Telassar (Tel Asshur). the merchants of Sheba] It is strange that these should be mentioned again (Ezekiel 27:22).
For “Eden … Sheba” LXX. reads: these were thy merchants, i.e. Haran and Canneh. It has been supposed that the merchants of Sheba frequented the fairs of Haran and thence made their way westward along the trade route to Phenicia. Asshur and Chilmad] LXX. reads and between the words. Asshur if taken in its usual sense would be Assyria. Others think of Sura, or Essurieh, on the Euphrates. G. Smith conjectured that Chilmad was Kalwâdha near Bagdad. LXX. renders Charman, which suggests Caramania. The rendering: “Asshur was as thine apprentice in traffic” (Hitz.
Corn.), besides being a conceit, misses the whole idea of the chapter.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
23. Haran, etc. — Was this a swift glance at far-away districts: Haran (Genesis 11:31; Genesis 24:10; Genesis 29:4) standing for Mesopotamia; Canneh (Calneh or Calno, Genesis 10:10; Amos 6:2; Isaiah
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Twee Koninkrijken - 1 (Dutch) by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch preaches about the misconception among many Christians who believe they can somehow 'convert' worldly kingdoms into God's kingdoms, focusing on influencing governments |
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Jacob's Struggle by Peter Brandon | Peter Brandon preaches on Jacob's struggle with God at the Jabbok River, emphasizing the transformative power of brokenness and the necessity of surrendering to God's will. He illu |