Ezekiel 27:1
Ezekiel 27:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,
The word of the Lord came to me again, saying,
A message from the Lord came to me, saying,
The worde of the Lord came againe vnto me, saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying:
The LORD’s word came again to me, saying,
The word of the LORD came again to me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Yahweh said this to me:
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 27:1
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Ezekiel 27:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֥י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:1
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:1
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Context — A Lament for Tyre
Ezekiel 27:1 Summary
[Ezekiel 27:1 tells us that God spoke directly to Ezekiel, giving him a message to deliver to the people of Tyre, much like He spoke to other prophets in the Bible, such as Moses in Exodus 3:4 and Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:4. This verse reminds us that God still speaks to us today, and we can hear His voice through the Bible and the Holy Spirit, as seen in Hebrews 1:1-2 and John 16:13. We can learn to listen to God's voice by reading His Word, praying, and being still before Him, as encouraged in Psalm 46:10 and Matthew 4:4. By doing so, we can surrender to His will and follow His leading, just like Ezekiel did, as seen in Ezekiel 36:27 and Romans 8:14.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'the word of the LORD came to me' in Ezekiel 27:1?
This phrase indicates that Ezekiel is receiving a direct message from God, similar to other prophets in the Bible, such as Jeremiah 1:4 and Isaiah 38:4.
Why is it important to note that Ezekiel is receiving a message from God in this verse?
It emphasizes the divine origin and authority of the message that Ezekiel is about to deliver, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:18 and Acts 3:22.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse serves as an introduction to the lamentation that Ezekiel is instructed to deliver to Tyre, as seen in Ezekiel 27:2-3, highlighting God's judgment on the city's pride and arrogance, similar to the warnings in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:5.
What can we learn from Ezekiel's experience of receiving a message from God?
We can learn about the importance of listening to and obeying God's voice, as seen in Isaiah 55:3 and John 10:27, and the need to surrender to His will, as seen in Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of listening to God's voice in my own life, as Ezekiel did in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of surrendering to God's will, as seen in Ezekiel's obedience to deliver this message, to my own life and decisions?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be resisting or ignoring God's voice, and how can I surrender to His will in those areas, as encouraged in 1 Samuel 15:22-23 and Luke 9:23-25?
- What can I learn from Ezekiel's example of faithfulness and obedience, even in the face of difficult or challenging messages, as seen in Ezekiel 2:3-5 and 3:14-15?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:1
The word of the Lord came again unto me,.... Upon the same subject, the destruction of Tyre: saying; as follows:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:1
The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:1
Ezekiel 27:1 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,Ver. 1. The word of the Lord.] See on Ezekiel 18:1.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:1
CHAPTER XXVII This chapter may be considered as the second part of the prophecy concerning Tyre. The prophet pursues his subject in the manner of those ancient lamentations or funeral songs, in which the praeficiae or mourning women first recounted whatever was great or praiseworthy in the deceased, and then mourned his fall. Here the riches, glory, and extensive commerce of Tyre are enlarged upon, 1-25. Her downfall is then described in a beautiful allegory, executed in a few words, with astonishing brevity, propriety, and perspicuity, 26; upon which all the maritime and commercial world are represented as grieved and astonished at her fate, and greatly alarmed for their own, 27-36. Besides the view which this chapter gives of the conduct of Providence, and the example with which it furnishes the critic and men of taste of a very elegant and highly finished piece of composition, it likewise affords the antiquary a very curious and interesting account of the wealth and commerce of ancient times. And to the mind that looks for "a city that hath foundations," what a picture does the whole present of the mutability and inanity of all earthly things! Many of the places mentioned in ancient history have, like Tyre, long ago lost their political consequence; the geographical situation of others cannot be traced; they have sunk in the deep waters of oblivion; the east wind hath carried them away. NOTES ON CHAP. XXVII
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 27:1
The dirge of Tyre written in poetical form. Tyre is compared to a fair vessel, to whose equipment the various nations of the world contribute, launching forth in majesty, to be wrecked and to perish.