Ezekiel 27:24
Ezekiel 27:24 in Multiple Translations
In your marketplace they traded with you fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted.
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.
These were thy traffickers in choice wares, in wrappings of blue and broidered work, and in chests of rich apparel, bound with cords and made of cedar, among thy merchandise.
These were your traders in beautiful robes, in rolls of blue and needlework, and in chests of coloured cloth, corded with cords and made of cedar-wood, in them they did trade with you.
In your marketplaces they traded with you, providing the finest blue clothing, embroidery, carpets made with different colored threads, and strong ropes of twisted strands.
These were thy marchants in all sortes of things, in raiment of blewe silke, and of broydred woorke, and in coffers for the rich apparell, which were bound with cordes: chaines also were among thy marchandise.
They [are] thy merchants for perfect things, For wrappings of blue, and embroidery, And for treasuries of rich apparel, With cords bound and girded, for thy merchandise,
These were your traders in choice wares, in wrappings of blue and embroidered work, and in cedar chests of rich clothing bound with cords, among your merchandise.
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.
They were thy merchants in divers manners, with bales of blue cloth, and of embroidered work, and of precious riches, which were wrapped up and bound with cords: they had cedars also in thy merchandise.
They brought pretty things to trade: Blue cloth, embroidered cloth, and rugs of many colors that were rolled up and tied with ropes.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 27:24
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Ezekiel 27:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֵ֤מָּה
רֹכְלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
בְּ/מַכְלֻלִ֔ים
בִּ/גְלוֹמֵי֙
תְּכֵ֣לֶת
וְ/רִקְמָ֔ה
וּ/בְ/גִנְזֵ֖י
בְּרֹמִ֑ים
בַּ/חֲבָלִ֧ים
חֲבֻשִׁ֛ים
וַ/אֲרֻזִ֖ים
בְּ/מַרְכֻלְתֵּֽ/ךְ
הֵ֤מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
רֹכְלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
râkal
H7402
to trade
V-Qal | Suff
בְּ/מַכְלֻלִ֔ים
miklul
H4360
perfection
Prep | N-mp
בִּ/גְלוֹמֵי֙
gᵉlôwm
H1545
garment
Prep | N-mp
תְּכֵ֣לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
וְ/רִקְמָ֔ה
riqmâh
H7553
embroidery
Conj | N-fs
וּ/בְ/גִנְזֵ֖י
genez
H1595
treasury
Conj | Prep | N-mp
בְּרֹמִ֑ים
bᵉrôwm
H1264
rich apparel
N-mp
בַּ/חֲבָלִ֧ים
chebel
H2256
cord
Prep | N-cp
חֲבֻשִׁ֛ים
châbash
H2280
to saddle/tie
V-Qal-Inf-c
וַ/אֲרֻזִ֖ים
ʼâraz
H729
reinforced
Conj | Adj
בְּ/מַרְכֻלְתֵּֽ/ךְ
markôleth
H4819
market
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:24
הֵ֤מָּה
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.
רֹכְלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
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.
בְּ/מַכְלֻלִ֔ים
miklul
H4360
"perfection"
Prep | N-mp
This word means something that is perfectly made, like a beautiful garment. It can also refer to all sorts of things, emphasizing variety and completeness. It is used in descriptions of God's creation.
Definition: 1) a thing made perfect, perfect thing, gorgeous garment or stuff 2) (TWOT) all sorts of things
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: all sorts. See also: Ezekiel 27:24.
בִּ/גְלוֹמֵי֙
gᵉlôwm
H1545
"garment"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means clothing or a garment, like the clothes we wear. It appears in contexts like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. It refers to something wrapped around the body.
Definition: wrapping, garment
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: clothes. See also: Ezekiel 27:24.
תְּכֵ֣לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
"blue"
N-fs
Describes the color blue or violet, obtained from a specific type of mussel, used to dye fabrics in Exodus 28. It is a distinct color in the biblical spectrum.
Definition: 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: blue. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Jeremiah 10:9.
וְ/רִקְמָ֔ה
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/בְ/גִנְזֵ֖י
genez
H1595
"treasury"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to a treasure or a place where valuables are stored, like a chest. It appears in descriptions of the temple and its furnishings. The Hebrew term is used to describe a treasury or coffer.
Definition: 1) treasury, chests? 1a) chests (of variegated cloth) (meaning uncertain) 1b) treasury Aramaic equivalent: ge.naz (גְּנַז "treasure" H1596)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: chest, treasury. See also: Esther 3:9; Esther 4:7; Ezekiel 27:24.
בְּרֹמִ֑ים
bᵉrôwm
H1264
"rich apparel"
N-mp
Rich apparel or damask cloth is what this Hebrew word describes, a type of fancy clothing with varied threads. It is mentioned as 'rich apparel' in the KJV.
Definition: variegated cloth, damask
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: rich apparel. See also: Ezekiel 27:24.
בַּ/חֲבָלִ֧ים
chebel
H2256
"cord"
Prep | N-cp
A cord or rope, also a measured area of land or a group of people tied together. In the Bible, it appears in books like Joshua and Psalms. It can also mean a company or region.
Definition: 1) a cord, rope, territory, band, company 1a) a rope, cord 1b) a measuring-cord or line 1c) a measured portion, lot, part, region 1d) a band or company § destruction
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: band, coast, company, cord, country, destruction, line, lot, pain, pang, portion, region, rope, snare, sorrow, tackling. See also: Deuteronomy 3:4; Psalms 119:61; Psalms 16:6.
חֲבֻשִׁ֛ים
châbash
H2280
"to saddle/tie"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This verb means to tie or bind something firmly, like a turban or a saddle. It is also used figuratively to mean stopping or ruling something. In 1 Kings 20:12, it describes the binding of a wound.
Definition: 1) to tie, bind, bind on, bind up, saddle, restrain, bandage, govern 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, bind on 1a2) to bind up 1b) (Piel) to bind, restrain 1c) (Pual) to be bound up
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about. See also: Genesis 22:3; Job 34:17; Psalms 147:3.
וַ/אֲרֻזִ֖ים
ʼâraz
H729
"reinforced"
Conj | Adj
Something made of cedar is strong and firm, like the cedar wood used in Solomon's temple. Cedar was a highly valued wood in ancient Israel.
Definition: (CLBL) v 1) (CLBL) to be firm 2) (CLBL) made firm (past part.) adj 3) (BDB/TWOT) firm, strong
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: made of cedar. See also: Ezekiel 27:24.
בְּ/מַרְכֻלְתֵּֽ/ךְ
markôleth
H4819
"market"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
In biblical times, this word referred to a marketplace where people bought and sold goods. It is like a shopping mall today, where merchants sell their products. The word is often translated as 'merchandise' in English Bibles.
Definition: market place, place of trade
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: merchandise. See also: Ezekiel 27:24.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:24
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- Ezekiel 27:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:24
Context — A Lament for Tyre
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. 26Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 2:8 | And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. |
Ezekiel 27:24 Summary
Ezekiel 27:24 talks about a marketplace where people traded beautiful, expensive goods like fancy clothes and colorful rugs. This shows that the city of Tyre was very rich and had a lot of trade going on, similar to what is described in Revelation 18:3. The focus on these luxurious items can remind us of the importance of not prioritizing material wealth over our relationship with God, as warned in 1 Timothy 6:10. By reflecting on this verse, we can consider how our own priorities and values align with biblical teachings, such as those found in Matthew 6:19-21.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of goods were being traded in the marketplace according to Ezekiel 27:24?
The marketplace had fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted, indicating a thriving trade of luxurious items, as also seen in other biblical accounts of commerce like Genesis 37:23-24 and Proverbs 31:22.
What can we learn about the economy of Tyre from this verse?
This verse highlights the diversity and richness of goods traded in Tyre's marketplace, showing it was a major commercial hub, much like the description of Babylon's commerce in Revelation 18:11-13.
How does the description of these traded goods relate to the spiritual condition of Tyre?
The focus on luxurious and finely crafted goods may indicate a prioritization of material wealth over spiritual riches, a theme also explored in 1 Timothy 6:10 and Matthew 6:24.
What role do the ships of Tarshish play in relation to the trade described in Ezekiel 27:24?
As mentioned in Ezekiel 27:25, the ships of Tarshish carried Tyre's merchandise, suggesting a significant maritime trade network, similar to the shipping and trade mentioned in Jonah 1:3 and Acts 27:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- How does the pursuit of luxury and material wealth affect my spiritual walk, and what does the Bible say about balancing these desires with a focus on God?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons from Tyre's commercial successes and failures to my own life and community, considering principles from scriptures like Proverbs 22:1 and Matthew 6:19-21?
- What are some 'fine garments' or 'multicolored rugs' in my life that I prioritize over my relationship with God, and how can I reorder these priorities according to biblical teachings?
- How can understanding the historical and biblical context of trade and commerce, as seen in Ezekiel 27:24, help me appreciate the relevance of scripture to everyday life and economic decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:24
These were thy merchants in all sorts of things,.... Either all before mentioned throughout the chapter, or rather those only in the preceding verse; also these were merchants in various things after
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:24
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
These, either last named, or all that have been mentioned, though I conjecture the first is the true meaning, those rich, stately, and sumptuous nations traded with Tyre. All sorts of things, of rich, precious things. Blue clothes, which those nations delighted in, especially the Chaldeans and Assyrians, . Broidered work; bought of Egyptians, sold to Assyrians, &c. Chests of cedar, curious yet strong, made on purpose to carry sumptuous apparel, bought up at Tyre, and in those chests conveyed to all parts of the Assyrian empire, and to the northern nations. Bound with cords; it may refer to the chests mentioned, or to other sort of rich wares neatly made up, and bound for security with cords. Among thy merchandise: by this it should seem these chests were not like our ordinary boxes, but as choice cabinets, and good merchandise.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
Ezekiel 27:24 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.Ver. 24. In all sorts of things.] In omnibus perfectissimis; in the very best commodities, whether for worth or workmanship.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
(24) All sorts of things.—The margin, excellent things, is better. The word means “that which is perfect.” In Ezekiel 23:12 it is “most gorgeously,” and in Ezekiel 38:4, as here, “all sorts.” In all “excellent” or “excellently” is the true sense. “Clothes”—literally, foldings—refers to the purple embroidered cloaks for which Babylonia was famous. Chests of rich apparel.—Rather, treasures of twisted yarn; and for “made of cedar” read strong. An extensive trade in yarns was kept up from Babylonia to Tyre, where they were dyed and woven, or sold for weaving.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
Verse 24. These were thy merchants in all sorts of things] The above people traded with the Tyrians in a great variety of the most valuable merchandise: blue or purple cloth, boxes of cedar, covered with skins, and bound with silken cords, and sealed with an engraved seal, finely cut, &c. See the Chaldee.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:24
24. The first half of the verse may read: These were thy merchants with splendid apparel, cloaks of purple and broidered work. The second half is obscure owing to the occurrence of some words not found elsewhere. in chests of rich apparel] The term rendered “chests” occurs Esther 3:9; Esther 4:7 in the sense of “treasures,” from root to hide, lay up, a sense common to all the dialects. In Eth. it means to wind in grave-clothes for purposes of burial, but has no special reference to clothing or textile fabrics. The sense “chests” is without evidence. A term virtually the same as that rendered “rich apparel” occurs in Assyrian of stuffs for clothing (Schr. KAT. pp. 213–16); and a similar word is used of the night heavens, according to Jensen (Babylonian Cosmog. p. 6 seq.) from the mixed colour, blue-gray. It appears used of fabrics woven of differently coloured materials. bound with cords] This would refer to the “chests,” but this is not probable. More likely: with cords twined and durable, the “cords” themselves being the article of commerce. “Cords” can hardly be thread. The rendering “made of cedar” is altogether unlikely, some sense like strong, firm or durable is more probable.
The cords were probably of wool as well as of flax, of divers colours, and used for fastening hangings or other purposes, Esther 1:6. The Babylonian weaving was very celebrated, cf. Ezekiel 16:10, Ezekiel 23:6, also the “Babylonish garment,” Joshua 7:21.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:24
24. All sorts of things — Rather, fabrics of beauty. R.V., “choice wares.”Blue clothes — R.V., “wrappings [bales] of blue.” (Compare Ezekiel 23:12.) The description is so vivid as to give the
Sermons on Ezekiel 27:24
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Calling on God - Part 5 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the power of faith and determination in overcoming obstacles, drawing inspiration from the story of Elijah parting the waters of the Jordan River. It encoura |
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Beyond Anything in the Past by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of the transition from Elijah to Elisha, illustrating how God desires to do greater things in each generation. He highlights Elisha's re |