Ezekiel 27:22
Ezekiel 27:22 in Multiple Translations
The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones.
The merchants of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy merchants: they occupied in thy fairs with chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.
The traffickers of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy traffickers; they traded for thy wares with the chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.
The traders of Sheba and Raamah did trade with you; they gave the best of all sorts of spices and all sorts of stones of great price and gold for your goods.
The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you, exchanging gold, the very best spices, and precious stones for your goods.
The marchats of Sheba, and Raamah were thy marchantes: they occupied in thy faires with the chiefe of all spices, and with al precious stones and golde.
Merchants of Sheba and Raamah — they [are] thy merchants, For the chief of all spices, And for every precious stone, and gold, They have given out thy remnants.
“‘“The traders of Sheba and Raamah were your traders. They traded for your wares with the best of all spices, all precious stones, and gold.
The merchants of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy merchants: they occupied in thy fairs with chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.
The sellers of Saba, and Reema, they were thy merchants: with all the best spices, and precious stones, and gold, which they set forth in thy market.
Merchants from Sheba and Raamah in Arabia brought many kinds of very good spices and jewels and gold to exchange for things that you had.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:22
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:22
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 27:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:22
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 10:7 | The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. |
| 2 | Isaiah 60:6 | Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalms 72:10 | May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. |
| 4 | Psalms 72:15 | Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 38:13 | Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’ |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 9:1–12 | Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.” Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.) King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—far more than she had brought the king. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants. |
| 7 | Genesis 43:11 | Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 10:1–13 | Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard. How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was such an abundance of spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. The king made the almug wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen to this day.) King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 1:9 | The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. |
Ezekiel 27:22 Summary
This verse talks about the merchants of Sheba and Raamah trading with Tyre, exchanging valuable goods like gold, spices, and precious stones. It shows how wealthy and prosperous Tyre was, with many merchants coming to trade with them (see also Ezekiel 28:13). Just like the merchants in this verse, we can use our own resources and talents to serve others and glorify God, as mentioned in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can have peace and contentment, even in uncertain times, as seen in Philippians 4:11-12 and 1 Timothy 6:6-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of goods did the merchants of Sheba and Raamah trade with Tyre?
According to Ezekiel 27:22, they traded gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones for Tyre's wares, which shows the wealth and prosperity of Tyre's trade (see also Ezekiel 28:13 for more on Tyre's wealth).
Who were the merchants of Sheba and Raamah?
The merchants of Sheba and Raamah were likely from the kingdoms of Sheba and Raamah, which were known for their wealth and trade in the ancient world, as mentioned in Genesis 10:7 and 1 Kings 10:1-13.
What does this verse reveal about Tyre's economy?
This verse reveals that Tyre's economy was heavily dependent on trade, with many merchants from different regions coming to exchange goods, which is also seen in Ezekiel 27:20-21 and Ezekiel 27:23-24.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger prophetic message about the fall of Tyre, which is also mentioned in Isaiah 23:1-18 and Ezekiel 26:1-28:26, and serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nations and economies, as seen in Daniel 4:25 and Romans 13:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of fair trade and honest business practices in my own life, as seen in this verse?
- How can I use my own resources and talents to glorify God and serve others, just as the merchants of Sheba and Raamah used their goods to trade with Tyre?
- What are some things that I value and treasure in my life, and how do they compare to the things that are truly precious in God's eyes, as mentioned in Matthew 6:19-21 and 1 Peter 1:7?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in uncertain economic times, as seen in this verse and in Philippians 4:19 and Hebrews 13:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:22
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:22
Sermons on Ezekiel 27:22
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Surprises at the Birth of Christ by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the possibility of the preaching of the word of God happening today. He emphasizes that for this to occur, a person must genuinely desire to |
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Luke 11:1-13. Christ Encourages His Disciples to Pray. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer reflects on the blessed moments when Jesus prayed with His disciples, emphasizing the significance of prayer in various locations such as the mount of transfigu |
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Ii Chronicles 9:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon, emphasizing her purpose in seeking wisdom and the resulting glory that came to God through Solomon's humility and |
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The Peaceable Fruit by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee explores the transformative journey of Jacob, illustrating how God's discipline reshaped him from a self-serving schemer into a loving and mature individual. Through e |
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A Little Honey Sweet - Gen. 43:11 by Bernard Fell | Bernard Fell preaches on the story of Joseph and his brothers from Genesis 43:11, highlighting the act of kindness and love shown by the sons of Jacob when they carried down a pres |
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(1 Kings) the Wisdom of Solomon by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of organization and order in the Bible. He uses the example of God organizing the Israelites in the book of Numbers to emphasiz |
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The Church's Threefold Temptation by Vance Havner | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of approaching church and sermons with a hungry heart, seeking blessings rather than finding faults. The speaker criticizes the tende |







