Ezekiel 27:2
Ezekiel 27:2 in Multiple Translations
“Now you, son of man, take up a lament for Tyre.
Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus;
And thou, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre;
And you, son of man, make a song of grief for Tyre;
“Son of man, sing a funeral song for Tyre.
Sonne of man, take vp a lametation for Tyrus,
'And thou, son of man, lift up concerning Tyre a lamentation, and thou hast said to Tyre:
“You, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre;
Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyre;
Thou therefore, O son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyre:
“You human, sing a funeral song about Tyre.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 27:2
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וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
בֶן
אָדָ֔ם
שָׂ֥א
עַל
צֹ֖ר
קִינָֽה
וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אָדָ֔ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
שָׂ֥א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
צֹ֖ר
Tsôr
H6865
Tyre
N-proper
קִינָֽה
qîynâh
H7015
dirge
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:2
וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָדָ֔ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
שָׂ֥א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
צֹ֖ר
Tsôr
H6865
"Tyre"
N-proper
Tyre refers to a city on the Mediterranean coast, mentioned in the Bible as a major Phoenician city, translated as Tyre or Tyrus, meaning a rock. It appears in books like Matthew and Acts. The city was an important trade center.
Definition: § Tyre or Tyrus = "a rock" the Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Tyre, Tyrus. See also: Joshua 19:29; Jeremiah 27:3; Psalms 45:13.
קִינָֽה
qîynâh
H7015
"dirge"
N-fs
This word is a dirge, a song or lament expressing sorrow, often with music or beating of the breasts. It is used to mourn or express grief. The word is about sadness.
Definition: lamentation, dirge, elegy
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: lamentation. See also: 2 Samuel 1:17; Ezekiel 26:17; Jeremiah 7:29.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 27:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:2
Context — A Lament for Tyre
1Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
2“Now you, son of man, take up a lament for Tyre.
3Tell Tyre, who dwells at the gateway to the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coasts, that this is what the Lord GOD says: You have said, O Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’ 4Your borders are in the heart of the seas; your builders perfected your beauty.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 19:1 | “As for you, take up a lament for the princes of Israel |
| 2 | Jeremiah 9:10 | I will take up a weeping and wailing for the mountains, a dirge over the wilderness pasture, for they have been scorched so no one passes through, and the lowing of cattle is not heard. Both the birds of the air and the beasts have fled; they have gone away. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 28:12 | “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 9:17–20 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Take note, and summon the wailing women; send for the most skillful among them. Let them come quickly and take up a lament over us, that our eyes may overflow with tears, and our eyelids may gush with water. For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament. |
| 5 | Amos 5:16 | Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Hosts, the Lord, says: “There will be wailing in all the public squares and cries of ‘Alas! Alas!’ in all the streets. The farmer will be summoned to mourn, and the mourners to wail. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 32:2 | “Son of man, take up a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him: ‘You are like a lion among the nations; you are like a monster in the seas. You thrash about in your rivers, churning up the waters with your feet and muddying the streams.’ |
| 7 | Ezekiel 26:17 | Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men— she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples! |
| 8 | Amos 5:1 | Hear this word, O house of Israel, this lamentation I take up against you: |
| 9 | Ezekiel 27:32 | As they wail and mourn over you, they will take up a lament for you: ‘Who was ever like Tyre, silenced in the middle of the sea? |
| 10 | Jeremiah 7:20 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. |
Ezekiel 27:2 Summary
[In this verse, God tells Ezekiel to write a sad song, or lament, about the city of Tyre, which was a powerful and beautiful place. This lament is a warning to Tyre that God is going to judge them for their sins, as seen in Ezekiel 27:3. Just like how God loves and cares for us, He also wants us to repent and turn to Him, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Acts 3:19. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's heart of justice and mercy, and how we can apply these principles in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Ezekiel being called 'son of man' in this verse?
The term 'son of man' is a common way to address Ezekiel in the book of Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a messenger of God, similar to how Jesus is referred to as the 'Son of Man' in the New Testament, as seen in Matthew 25:31.
Why is Ezekiel instructed to take up a lament for Tyre?
Ezekiel is told to lament for Tyre because the city's destruction is a judgment from God, and the prophet's lament serves as a warning and a call to repentance, as seen in other prophetic laments such as Jeremiah 9:1 and Lamentations 1:1.
What can we learn from Ezekiel's prophetic role in this verse?
Ezekiel's role as a prophet teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, even when the message is difficult to deliver, as seen in Ezekiel 2:3-4 and Jeremiah 1:7-8.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's judgment in the book of Ezekiel?
This verse is part of a larger section in Ezekiel that describes God's judgment on various nations, including Tyre, and serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Ezekiel 25:1-26:21 and Isaiah 13:1-22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of lamenting over sin and judgment in my own life and community?
- How can I balance the need to speak truth and warn others of God's judgment with the need to show compassion and love?
- What are some things in my own life that I need to lament and repent of, and how can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration?
- How can I use my own voice and influence to speak out against injustice and call others to repentance, as Ezekiel does in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:2
Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus. Compose an elegy, and sing it; make a mournful noise, and deliver out a funeral ditty; such as the "praeficae", or mournful women, made at
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:2
Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus; Take up a lamentation - a funeral dirge, eulogizing her great attributes, to make the contrast the greater between her former and her latter state.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
Pen a mournful narrative of Tyre’ s fall, tell the world what she was, and what she is come to; both city and citizens too.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
Ezekiel 27:2 Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus;Ver. 2. Take up a lamentation for Tyrus.] Fitly here compared to a goodly ship, and her desolation to a dismal shipwreck. Theodoret’ s note on the text is, that when we correct sinners, or threaten them, it should be done with commiseration and compassion. Here we have God’ s own example for it. “ Ille dolet quoties cogitur esse ferox. ” Apud Horat. Resp. navis nomine significatur. - Carm. lib. i. od. 14.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
Verse 2. Take up a lamentation for Tyrus] This is a singular and curious chapter. It gives a very circumstantial account of the trade of Tyre with different parts of the world, and the different sorts of merchandise in which she trafficked. The places and the imports are as regularly entered here as they could have been in a European custom-house.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:2
Ezekiel 27:1-11. Tyre as a gallant ship 2. For the phrase “take up a lamentation” cf. Ezekiel 19:1, Ezekiel 26:17, Ezekiel 28:12, Ezekiel 32:2. The word is technical for the dirge.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:2
2. A lamentation — Rather, dirge. (See also Ezekiel 19:1; Ezekiel 26:17; Ezekiel 28:12; Ezekiel 32:2.) So full of lifelike detail is this “dirge” that Dr.
Sermons on Ezekiel 27:2
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A Call to Set Our Hearts on God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of setting our hearts on God, drawing inspiration from the life of the prophet Jeremiah, who sought the Lord and received His word. Despit |
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Called to Christlikeness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the call to Christlikeness through the example of the prophet Jeremiah, who engaged his heart to seek the Lord and shared in God's burden of weeping for |
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(Demonology) Lucifer the Leader by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of angels and their rebellion against God. He mentions that some angels were cast down to hell and reserved for judgment because |
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Pride Is a Family Characteristic by Bob Utley | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of pride and arrogance in both individuals and nations. He emphasizes that the root problem of evil is the desire to focus everyt |
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Perfect in Beauty by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the story of Job, highlighting how Satan seeks to strip away God's blessings and bring pain and suffering. It emphasizes the contrast between the fallen ang |
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Knowing Satan's Schemes by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the tactics of Satan, focusing on how he deceives through pride, rebellion, accusation, and drawing people to himself. It emphasizes the importance of being |
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(The Real Truth) 1. the Real Truth About Evil by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen addresses the profound mystery of evil in a world created by a good and wise God, exploring its origins in the heart of Lucifer, who fell from grace due to pride and reb |