Ezekiel 27:28
Ezekiel 27:28 in Multiple Translations
The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out.
The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.
At the sound of the cry of thy pilots the suburbs shall shake.
At the sound of the cry of your ships' guides, the boards of the ship will be shaking.
The land around shakes when your sailors scream.
The suburbes shall shake at the sound of the crie of thy pilotes.
At the voice of the cry of thy pilots shake do the suburbs.
At the sound of the cry of your pilots, the pasture lands will shake.
The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.
Thy fleets shall be troubled at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.
The people in cities along the coast trembled when they heard your ship pilots cry out.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 27:28
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Ezekiel 27:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/ק֖וֹל
זַעֲקַ֣ת
חֹבְלָ֑יִ/ךְ
יִרְעֲשׁ֖וּ
מִגְרֹשֽׁוֹת
לְ/ק֖וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
זַעֲקַ֣ת
zaʻaq
H2201
outcry
N-fs
חֹבְלָ֑יִ/ךְ
chôbêl
H2259
pilot
N-mp | Suff
יִרְעֲשׁ֖וּ
râʻash
H7493
to shake
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מִגְרֹשֽׁוֹת
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:28
לְ/ק֖וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
זַעֲקַ֣ת
zaʻaq
H2201
"outcry"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a loud cry or shriek, often expressing distress, like the outcry in Exodus 2:23. It can also describe a clamor or cry for help. In the Bible, it appears in various forms, such as crying out to God.
Definition: 1) cry, outcry 1a) outcry 1b) cry of distress 1c) outcry, clamour
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: cry(-ing). See also: Genesis 18:20; Isaiah 15:8; Proverbs 21:13.
חֹבְלָ֑יִ/ךְ
chôbêl
H2259
"pilot"
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.
יִרְעֲשׁ֖וּ
râʻash
H7493
"to shake"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to shake or quake, often describing the earth or sky trembling with fear. It's used in the books of Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's power and majesty.
Definition: 1) to quake, shake 1a) (Qal) to quake, shake 1b) (Niphal) to be made to quake 1c)(Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to quake 1c2) to cause to spring or leap (of horse)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, (re-) move, quake, (make to) shake, (make to) tremble. See also: Judges 5:4; Jeremiah 49:21; Psalms 18:8.
מִגְרֹשֽׁוֹת
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 27:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:28
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 27:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
Context — A Lament for Tyre
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. 30They will raise their voices for you and cry out bitterly. They will throw dust on their heads and roll in ashes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 26:10 | His multitude of horses will cover you in their dust. When he enters your gates as an army entering a breached city, your walls will shake from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:14 | The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 31:16 | I made the nations quake at the sound of its downfall, when I cast it down to Sheol with those who descend to the Pit. Then all the trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, all the well-watered trees, were consoled in the earth below. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 27:35 | All the people of the coastlands are appalled over you. Their kings shudder with fear; their faces are contorted. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 26:15–18 | This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst? All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you. 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! Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise.”’ |
| 6 | Nahum 2:3 | The shields of his mighty men are red; the valiant warriors are dressed in scarlet. The fittings of the chariots flash like fire on the day they are prepared, and the spears of cypress have been brandished. |
Ezekiel 27:28 Summary
Ezekiel 27:28 says that the countryside will shake when the sailors cry out, which means that the effects of the destruction of Tyre's ships and sailors will be felt far beyond the city itself, like ripples in a pond. This verse teaches us that our actions can have far-reaching consequences, as seen in (Galatians 6:7-8), and that we should be mindful of the impact we have on those around us. The crying out of the sailors is a powerful image of the emotional pain and distress that can result from sin and destruction, and reminds us of the importance of repentance and seeking God's comfort, as seen in (Psalm 107:28) and (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the countryside shaking in Ezekiel 27:28?
The shaking of the countryside represents the far-reaching impact of the downfall of Tyre, as described in Ezekiel 27:26-27, and will be felt beyond the city itself, much like the effects of a great earthquake, as seen in Isaiah 13:13 and Revelation 6:12.
Who are the sailors crying out in Ezekiel 27:28?
The sailors crying out are those who were on the ships of Tyre, which have been destroyed, as described in Ezekiel 27:26-27, and are now mourning the loss of their livelihood and possibly their lives, similar to the lamentations in Ezekiel 32:18 and Lamentations 1:1-2.
Is Ezekiel 27:28 a prophecy that has already been fulfilled?
Yes, the prophecy in Ezekiel 27:28 was fulfilled when Tyre was conquered by the Babylonians, as described in Ezekiel 26:3-5 and fulfilled in Ezekiel 26:7-11, and its ships and sailors were destroyed, as seen in Ezekiel 27:26-27.
What can we learn from the emotional response of the sailors in Ezekiel 27:28?
The emotional response of the sailors, crying out in despair, teaches us about the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance, as seen in Jonah 3:10 and 2 Chronicles 7:14, and reminds us that our actions have real-world consequences, as described in Galatians 6:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the lesson of the shaking countryside to my own life, recognizing the potential impact of my actions on those around me?
- What are some ways that I can cry out to God in my own times of distress, as the sailors did in Ezekiel 27:28, and what can I learn from their example in Psalm 107:28 and Jonah 2:2?
- In what ways can I be more mindful of the potential consequences of my actions, as seen in the destruction of Tyre's ships and sailors, and how can I use this awareness to make better choices, as encouraged in Proverbs 27:12 and 22:3?
- How can I use the image of the shaking countryside to help me understand the power and majesty of God, as described in Psalm 29:7-9 and Isaiah 2:19-21?
- What are some ways that I can respond to the emotional pain and distress of those around me, as the sailors responded to the destruction of their ships, and how can I offer comfort and support, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and Galatians 6:2?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:28
The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:28
The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots. The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots - the buildings of Tyre on the adjoining continent.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
The lesser cities on terra firma shall be alarmed with summons of their governors to put themselves in a posture of defence. Or, the waves, an elegant hyperbole, thus read; The very waves, which roar and terrify, shall hear and tremble at a stranger and more doleful cry than their own. Or, as our version, The suburbs, which are nearest the sea, shall first hear the outcries of pilots and mariners despairing of escape, when, their ship broken to pieces, all at once shriek out. So shall thy citizens cry and fall.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
Ezekiel 27:28 The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.Ver. 28. The suburbs shall shake.] Or, The waves, or the boats which they throw out of the ship. See on Ezekiel 26:10. Of the cry of thy pilots.] At their Conclamatum est: but why, did they then steer no better? Here we see - all covet, all loose.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
(28) Suburbs.—This word means an open place around a building or city. There was no land around Tyre, and it is here used, therefore, in a general sense—all thy surroundings.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
Verse 28. The cry of thy pilots.] When the ship was dashed against the rocks by the violence of the winds and the waves, and all hope of life was taken away, then a universal cry was set up by all on board. I have heard this cry, and nothing more dismal can be imagined, when the ship by a violent tempest is driving among rocks on a lee shore. Then "All lost! cut away the boat!" is more dreadful than the cry of fire at midnight.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:28
28. the suburbs] According to tradition (Baer, Ezek.) the term here is differently pointed from that rendered “suburbs,” e.g. ch. Ezekiel 45:2. The latter term means the free space surrounding a city or building. If the sense of the present word were the same reference would be to the lands or coasts in the vicinity of Tyre, a sense far from natural. Jerome conjectured “fleets” (Ew.). In Isaiah 57:20 the verb describes the violent action of the waters of the sea (Amos 8:8), and A. V. marg. suggests waves here—the waves shall quake at the cry of thy pilots.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 27:28
The suburbs - Or, “precincts.” Tyre rose from the midst of the sea; her “precincts” were the surrounding waters and the adjoining coasts.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:28
28. The suburbs — Or adjoining coast lands. R.V., margin, “waves.”