Ezekiel 27:27

Ezekiel 27:27 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall.

King James Version KJV

Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, and all thy men of war, that are in thee, and in all thy company which is in the midst of thee, shall fall into the midst of the seas in the day of thy ruin.

American Standard Version ASV

Thy riches, and thy wares, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the dealers in thy merchandise, and all thy men of war, that are in thee, with all thy company which is in the midst of thee, shall fall into the heart of the seas in the day of thy ruin.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Your wealth and your goods, the things in which you do trade, your seamen and those guiding your ships, those who make your boards watertight, and those who do business with your goods, and all your men of war who are in you, with all who have come together in you, will go down into the heart of the seas in the day of your downfall.

Free Bible Version FBV

You've lost everything! Your wealth, your goods, your cargo, your crew of sailors, officers, and repairmen, your traders and all the soldiers you had, along with everyone else on board, fall into the depths of the sea on the day of your shipwreck.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thy riches and thy faires, thy marchandise, thy mariners and pilotes, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy marchandise and al thy men of warre that are in thee, and all thy multitude which is in the middes of thee, shall fall in the middes of the sea in the day of thy ruine.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thy wealth and thy remnants, Thy merchandise, thy mariners, And thy pilots, strengtheners of thy breach, And the traders of thy merchandise, And all thy men of war, who [are] in thee, And in all thine assembly that [is] in thy midst, Fall into the heart of the seas in the day of thy fall,

World English Bible WEB

Your riches, your wares, your merchandise, your mariners, your pilots, your repairers of ship seams, the dealers in your merchandise, and all your men of war who are in you, with all your company which is among you, will fall into the heart of the seas in the day of your ruin.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, and all thy military men, that are in thee, and in all thy company which is in the midst of thee, shall fall into the midst of the seas in the day of thy ruin.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thy riches, and thy treasures, and thy manifold furniture, thy mariners, and thy pilots, who kept thy goods, and were chief over thy people: thy men of war also, that were in thee, with all thy multitude that is in the midst of thee: shall fall in the heart of the sea in the day of thy ruin.

Translation for Translators T4T

Everything in the boats ◄was lost/sank to the bottom of the sea►— all the valuable cargo [DOU] and many of [HYP] the sailors and ship pilots, the ship workers and merchants and soldiers. On the day that the ships were wrecked, many of those on the ships sank to the bottom of the sea.

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Ezekiel 27:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB הוֹנֵ/ךְ֙ וְ/עִזְבוֹנַ֔יִ/ךְ מַעֲרָבֵ֕/ךְ מַלָּחַ֖יִ/ךְ וְ/חֹבְלָ֑יִ/ךְ מַחֲזִיקֵ֣י בִדְקֵ֣/ך וְֽ/עֹרְבֵ֣י מַ֠עֲרָבֵ/ךְ וְ/כָל אַנְשֵׁ֨י מִלְחַמְתֵּ֜/ךְ אֲשֶׁר בָּ֗/ךְ וּ/בְ/כָל קְהָלֵ/ךְ֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר בְּ/תוֹכֵ֔/ךְ יִפְּלוּ֙ בְּ/לֵ֣ב יַמִּ֔ים בְּ/י֖וֹם מַפַּלְתֵּֽ/ךְ

הוֹנֵ/ךְ֙ hôwn H1952 substance N-ms | Suff

וְ/עִזְבוֹנַ֔יִ/ךְ ʻizzâbôwn H5801 ware Conj | N-mp | Suff

מַעֲרָבֵ֕/ךְ maʻărâb H4627 merchandise N-ms | Suff

מַלָּחַ֖יִ/ךְ mallâch H4419 mariner N-mp | Suff

וְ/חֹבְלָ֑יִ/ךְ chôbêl H2259 pilot Conj | N-mp | Suff

מַחֲזִיקֵ֣י châzaq H2388 to strengthen V-Hiphil

בִדְקֵ֣/ך bedeq H919 breach N-ms | Suff

וְֽ/עֹרְבֵ֣י ʻârab H6148 to pledge Conj | V-Qal

מַ֠עֲרָבֵ/ךְ maʻărâb H4627 merchandise N-ms | Suff

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

אַנְשֵׁ֨י ʼîysh H376 man N-mp

מִלְחַמְתֵּ֜/ךְ milchâmâh H4421 battle N-fs | Suff

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

בָּ֗/ךְ Prep | Suff

וּ/בְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | Prep | N-ms

קְהָלֵ/ךְ֙ qâhâl H6951 assembly N-ms | Suff

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

בְּ/תוֹכֵ֔/ךְ tâvek H8432 midst Prep | N-ms | Suff

יִפְּלוּ֙ nâphal H5307 to fall V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

בְּ/לֵ֣ב lêb H3820 heart Prep | N-ms

יַמִּ֔ים yâm H3220 West N-mp

בְּ/י֖וֹם yôwm H3117 day Prep | N-ms

מַפַּלְתֵּֽ/ךְ mappeleth H4658 carcass N-fs | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:27

הוֹנֵ/ךְ֙ hôwn H1952 "substance" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to wealth or substance, implying that something is enough or of high value. It can also be translated as riches or sufficiency.

Definition: 1) wealth, riches, substance 1a) wealth 1b) price, high value interj 2) enough!, sufficiency

Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: enough, [phrase] for nought, riches, substance, wealth. See also: Psalms 44:13; Proverbs 19:4; Psalms 112:3.

וְ/עִזְבוֹנַ֔יִ/ךְ ʻizzâbôwn H5801 "ware" Conj | N-mp | Suff

Ware refers to goods or merchandise, often traded in a market. In the Bible, the word appears in Ezekiel 27:12-13, describing the trade and commerce of the city of Tyre. The term represents commercial activity and economic exchange.

Definition: wares, goods

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fair, ware. See also: Ezekiel 27:12; Ezekiel 27:19; Ezekiel 27:33.

מַעֲרָבֵ֕/ךְ maʻărâb H4627 "merchandise" N-ms | Suff

Merchandise is the exchange of goods or trade, like buying and selling. In the Bible, it is mentioned in the book of Ezekiel as a major part of commerce. The KJV translation uses the term market to describe it.

Definition: merchandise, articles of exchange

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: market, merchandise. See also: Ezekiel 27:9; Ezekiel 27:25; Ezekiel 27:34.

מַלָּחַ֖יִ/ךְ mallâch H4419 "mariner" N-mp | Suff

A mariner or sailor is what this Hebrew word describes, someone who works at sea, often associated with the saltwater. The word is derived from the idea of following the salt, highlighting the connection between sailors and the sea. It appears in contexts describing seafaring activities.

Definition: mariner, sailor, seaman

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: mariner. See also: Ezekiel 27:9; Ezekiel 27:29; Jonah 1:5.

וְ/חֹבְלָ֑יִ/ךְ chôbêl H2259 "pilot" Conj | N-mp | Suff

A sailor or shipmaster, someone who navigates a boat. This word is used in books like Jonah and Revelation. It refers to a skilled seaman.

Definition: sailor, seaman

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: pilot, shipmaster. See also: Ezekiel 27:8; Ezekiel 27:28; Jonah 1:6.

מַחֲזִיקֵ֣י châzaq H2388 "to strengthen" V-Hiphil

To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with

Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.

בִדְקֵ֣/ך bedeq H919 "breach" N-ms | Suff

A breach is a gap or hole in something, like a building or ship. In the Bible, it is used to describe damage or weakness, and the need for repair, as in Nehemiah 6.

Definition: fissure, rent, breach, leak (in a building)

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: breach, [phrase] calker. See also: 2 Kings 12:6; 2 Kings 12:13; Ezekiel 27:27.

וְֽ/עֹרְבֵ֣י ʻârab H6148 "to pledge" Conj | V-Qal

This verb means to pledge or exchange something, often in the context of giving security or taking on a responsibility. It can also mean to occupy or undertake something, such as going surety for someone or giving pledges.

Definition: 1) to pledge, exchange, mortgage, engage, occupy, undertake for, give pledges, be or become surety, take on pledge, give in pledge 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take on pledge, go surety for 1a2) to give in pledge 1a3) to exchange 1a4) to pledge 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to exchange pledges 1b2) to have fellowship with, share

Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: engage, (inter-) meddle (with), mingle (self), mortgage, occupy, give pledges, be(-come, put in) surety, undertake. See also: Genesis 43:9; Proverbs 17:18; Psalms 106:35.

מַ֠עֲרָבֵ/ךְ maʻărâb H4627 "merchandise" N-ms | Suff

Definition: merchandise, articles of exchange

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: market, merchandise. See also: Ezekiel 27:9; Ezekiel 27:25; Ezekiel 27:34.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

אַנְשֵׁ֨י ʼîysh H376 "man" N-mp

The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.

Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.

מִלְחַמְתֵּ֜/ךְ milchâmâh H4421 "battle" N-fs | Suff

This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.

Definition: battle, war

Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

בָּ֗/ךְ "" Prep | Suff

וּ/בְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | Prep | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

קְהָלֵ/ךְ֙ qâhâl H6951 "assembly" N-ms | Suff

A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.

Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body

Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

בְּ/תוֹכֵ֔/ךְ tâvek H8432 "midst" Prep | N-ms | Suff

This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.

Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.

יִפְּלוּ֙ nâphal H5307 "to fall" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.

Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall

Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.

בְּ/לֵ֣ב lêb H3820 "heart" Prep | N-ms

Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.

Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage

Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.

יַמִּ֔ים yâm H3220 "West" N-mp

Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.

Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)

Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.

בְּ/י֖וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

מַפַּלְתֵּֽ/ךְ mappeleth H4658 "carcass" N-fs | Suff

This word can mean a carcass or a ruin, often referring to the aftermath of a disaster. In the Bible, it is used to describe the fall of a city or a person. The prophet Ezekiel wrote about the ruin of Jerusalem.

Definition: 1) carcass, ruin, overthrow 1a) carcass 1b) ruin, overthrow

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: carcase, fall, ruin. See also: Judges 14:8; Ezekiel 27:27; Proverbs 29:16.

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Context — A Lament for Tyre

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.

27Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall.

28The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out. 29All who handle the oars will abandon their ships. The sailors and all the captains of the sea will stand on the shore.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Proverbs 11:4	Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
2	Ezekiel 27:24	In your marketplace they traded with you fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted.
3	Ezekiel 27:12	Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares.
4	Ezekiel 27:34	Now you are shattered by the seas in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and the people among you have gone down with you.
5	Ezekiel 27:22	The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones.
6	Ezekiel 27:7–9	Of embroidered fine linen from Egypt they made your sail, which served as your banner. Of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah they made your awning. The men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains. The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise.
7	Revelation 18:11–24	And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and chariots; of slaves and souls of men. And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.” The merchants who sold these things and grew their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn, saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.” Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again. And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again. The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” And there was found in her the blood of prophets and saints, and of all who had been slain on the earth.
8	Ezekiel 27:18–19	Because of your many products and your great wealth of goods, Damascus traded with you wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar, and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise.
9	Ezekiel 26:14	I will make you a bare rock, and you will become a place to spread the fishing nets. You will never be rebuilt, for I, the LORD, have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.’
10	Ezekiel 26:21	I will make you an object of horror, and you will be no more. You will be sought, but will never be found,’ declares the Lord GOD.”

Ezekiel 27:27 Summary

[Ezekiel 27:27 is a warning that when we trust in our own strength and wealth, rather than in God, we will ultimately face destruction and judgment, as seen in the story of the tower of Babel in Genesis 11:1-9. This verse reminds us that true security and strength come from God alone, and that we should trust in Him above all else. By putting our faith in God, we can avoid the kind of downfall that Ezekiel prophesies, and instead experience the peace and security that comes from knowing Him, as promised in Isaiah 26:3-4 and Philippians 4:7.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of 'the heart of the sea' in Ezekiel 27:27?

The phrase 'the heart of the sea' refers to the middle or deepest part of the sea, symbolizing a place of complete destruction and judgment, as seen in other scriptures like Jonah 2:3 and Psalm 107:27.

Who are the 'warriors' mentioned in Ezekiel 27:27?

The 'warriors' in this verse likely refer to the military personnel or soldiers on board the ship, who are also subject to God's judgment on the day of downfall, much like the armies of Pharaoh in Exodus 14:28.

What is the significance of the 'day of your downfall' in Ezekiel 27:27?

The 'day of your downfall' refers to the day when God's judgment is poured out on the nation or city, resulting in its complete destruction, as prophesied in other scriptures like Isaiah 13:6 and Ezekiel 30:3.

How does Ezekiel 27:27 relate to the rest of the chapter?

Ezekiel 27:27 is part of a larger prophecy against Tyre, a city that had become proud and arrogant due to its wealth and power, as seen in Ezekiel 27:1-25, and this verse serves as a culmination of God's judgment on the city, as also warned in Ezekiel 28:1-10.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I may be trusting in wealth or material possessions for security, rather than in God?
How can I apply the lesson of Ezekiel 27:27 to my own life, recognizing that true security and strength come from God alone, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6?
What does this verse teach me about the sovereignty of God and His ability to bring about judgment on nations and individuals, as seen in Daniel 4:35 and Romans 9:20-21?
In what ways can I be more mindful of the fleeting nature of earthly wealth and power, and instead focus on storing up treasures in heaven, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-20?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:27

Thy riches,.... That vast mass of wealth Tyre had got by her trade and merchandise, were all lost, at once, and came to nought, which had been many years gathering; see Revelation 18:17: and thy

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:27

Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, and all thy men of war, that are in thee, and in all thy company which is

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:27

Thy riches; not the vast treasures of the public, nor the great wealth of private citizens, shall purchase Tyre a continued prosperity. Thy fairs; these shall be interrupted by the siege, and none that frequented them shall prevail for access to them. Thy merchandise; the stock of goods of all sorts now in thy warehouses, and what thou hast trusted out. Thy mariners, & c.: see . All thy company; all that are men fit for war in the multitudes of people that are in thee, or all thy own citizens that are thy militia, trained bands, or artillery company. Shall fall: it is plural, these all shall at once fall together. The midst of the seas: see . In the day; the time indeed was long preparing for the fall, but a day finished it. Ruin; utter desolation.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:27

Ezekiel 27:27 Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, and all thy men of war, that [are] in thee, and in all thy company which [is] in the midst of thee, shall fall into the midst of the seas in the day of thy ruin.Ver. 27. Shall fall into the midst of the seas.] As a ship that sinketh, and cannot be buoyed up again.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:27

(27) And in all.—Better, as in the margin, with all. The thought is that all that went to make up the strength and the glory of Tyre perished in one great catastrophe. Many classes are enumerated, and the statement is made general by adding “with all thy company.” All are represented as going down together with the ship. (Comp. Ezekiel 27:34.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:27

Verse 27. Thy riches] This vast ship, laden with all kinds of valuable wares, and manned in the best manner, being wrecked, all her valuables, sailors, officers, &c., went to the bottom.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:27

27. and thy fairs] thy wares. The verse is interesting for the enumeration which it gives both of the crew and cargo. The cargo is described in three words: riches, wares and merchandise—the last two words meaning the same thing virtually, though differing in shade of idea. The verse shews that any such rendering as “fair,” “market” for these terms cannot be sustained, the things are here said to fall into the heart of the seas, cf. Ezekiel 27:33-34. The crew consists of (1) sailors, (2) pilots, (3) calkers (carpenters), (4) handlers of the wares, and (5) men of war. and in all thy company] even all thy.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 27:27

All who have been enumerated as sharing in, and constituting, the glory of Tyre are now recounted as partakers in her wreck.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:27

26, 27. The heavily laden ship is broken by the Euroclydon (Psalms 68:7; Acts 27:14) “in the heart of the seas” (R.V.), and her crew, her passengers, and all her wares (not “fairs”) sink into the sea.

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