Ezekiel 27:33
Ezekiel 27:33 in Multiple Translations
When your wares went out to sea, you satisfied many nations. You enriched the kings of the earth with your abundant wealth and merchandise.
When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many peoples; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
When your goods went out over the seas, you made numbers of peoples full; the wealth of the kings of the earth was increased with your great wealth and all your goods.
You made many people happy when they received your goods from far across the sea. You made the kings of the earth rich with all your valuable goods and products.
When thy wares went foorth of the seas, thou filledst many people, and thou diddest enrich the Kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy marchandise.
With the outgoing of thy remnants from the seas, Thou hast filled many peoples, With the abundance of thy riches, and thy merchandise, Thou hast made rich things of earth.
When your wares came from the seas, you filled many peoples. You enriched the kings of the earth with the multitude of your riches and of your merchandise.
When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
Which by thy merchandise that went from thee by sea didst fill many people: which by the multitude of thy riches, and of thy people didst enrich the kings of the earth.
The goods that your merchants traded were things that pleased the people of many countries. Kings in very distant places became rich from the wealth that they obtained from trading with you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 27:33
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Ezekiel 27:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/צֵ֤את
עִזְבוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
מִ/יַּמִּ֔ים
הִשְׂבַּ֖עַתְּ
עַמִּ֣ים
רַבִּ֑ים
בְּ/רֹ֤ב
הוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
וּ/מַ֣עֲרָבַ֔יִ/ךְ
הֶעֱשַׁ֖רְתְּ
מַלְכֵי
אָֽרֶץ
בְּ/צֵ֤את
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
עִזְבוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
ʻizzâbôwn
H5801
ware
N-mp | Suff
מִ/יַּמִּ֔ים
yâm
H3220
West
Prep | N-mp
הִשְׂבַּ֖עַתְּ
sâbaʻ
H7646
to satisfy
V-Hiphil-Perf-2fs
עַמִּ֣ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-mp
רַבִּ֑ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
בְּ/רֹ֤ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
הוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
hôwn
H1952
substance
N-mp | Suff
וּ/מַ֣עֲרָבַ֔יִ/ךְ
maʻărâb
H4627
merchandise
Conj | N-mp | Suff
הֶעֱשַׁ֖רְתְּ
ʻâshar
H6238
to enrich
V-Hiphil-Perf-2fs
מַלְכֵי
melek
H4428
King's
N-mp
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:33
בְּ/צֵ֤את
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
עִזְבוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
ʻizzâbôwn
H5801
"ware"
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.
מִ/יַּמִּ֔ים
yâm
H3220
"West"
Prep | 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.
הִשְׂבַּ֖עַתְּ
sâbaʻ
H7646
"to satisfy"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2fs
To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.
Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.
עַמִּ֣ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
רַבִּ֑ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
בְּ/רֹ֤ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
הוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
hôwn
H1952
"substance"
N-mp | 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.
וּ/מַ֣עֲרָבַ֔יִ/ךְ
maʻărâb
H4627
"merchandise"
Conj | N-mp | 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.
הֶעֱשַׁ֖רְתְּ
ʻâshar
H6238
"to enrich"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2fs
This Hebrew word means to become or make rich, often describing financial prosperity or wealth, as seen in the story of Solomon's riches in 1 Kings 10. It is translated as 'to be rich' or 'enrich' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to be or become rich or wealthy, enrich, pretend to be rich 1a) (Qal) to be or become rich 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make rich 1b2) to gain riches 1c) (Hithpael) to enrich oneself, pretend to be rich
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 marg). See H6240 (עָשָׂר). See also: Genesis 14:23; Proverbs 13:7; Psalms 49:17.
מַלְכֵי
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:33
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- Ezekiel 27:33 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:33
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:33
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:33
Context — A Lament for Tyre
31They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning.
32As 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?
33When your wares went out to sea, you satisfied many nations. You enriched the kings of the earth with your abundant wealth and merchandise.
34Now you are shattered by the seas in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and the people among you have gone down with you. 35All the people of the coastlands are appalled over you. Their kings shudder with fear; their faces are contorted.Cross References
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| 1 | Revelation 18:19 | 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.” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 27:3 | Tell 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.’ |
| 3 | Ezekiel 28:16 | By the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 28:4–5 | By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 27:12–36 | Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares. Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise. The men of Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your wares. The men of Dedan were your clients; many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares. Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise. 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. Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding. Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats. The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones. Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad. In your marketplace they traded with you fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted. The ships of Tarshish carried your merchandise. And you were filled with heavy cargo in the heart of the sea. Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea. 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. The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out. All who handle the oars will abandon their ships. The sailors and all the captains of the sea will stand on the shore. They will raise their voices for you and cry out bitterly. They will throw dust on their heads and roll in ashes. They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning. 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? When your wares went out to sea, you satisfied many nations. You enriched the kings of the earth with your abundant wealth and merchandise. 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. All the people of the coastlands are appalled over you. Their kings shudder with fear; their faces are contorted. Those who trade among the nations hiss at you; you have come to a horrible end and will be no more.’” |
| 6 | Revelation 18:12–15 | 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, |
| 7 | Revelation 18:3 | All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 23:3–8 | On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. Be ashamed, O Sidon, the stronghold of the sea, for the sea has spoken: “I have not been in labor or given birth. I have not raised young men or brought up young women.” When the report reaches Egypt, they will writhe in agony over the news of Tyre. Cross over to Tarshish; wail, O inhabitants of the coastland! Is this your jubilant city, whose origin is from antiquity, whose feet have taken her to settle far away? Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are renowned on the earth? |
Ezekiel 27:33 Summary
Ezekiel 27:33 talks about how the city of Tyre was very wealthy and influential, and its trade and commerce reached many nations, satisfying their needs and enriching their kings, much like how God blessed Solomon's kingdom with wealth and wisdom, as seen in 1 Kings 10:23-25. This verse reminds us that God is the one who gives us the ability to create wealth and be successful, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:18, and that we should use our resources to bless and serve others, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30. As we reflect on this verse, we can think about how we can use our own talents and resources to make a positive impact on those around us, and prioritize our relationship with God above all else, as noted in Matthew 6:33.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Tyre's wares going out to sea in Ezekiel 27:33?
The wares going out to sea signify Tyre's extensive trade and commercial influence, which is also mentioned in Ezekiel 26:12 and Ezekiel 28:4-5, demonstrating its wealth and power as a major economic hub, much like the city's importance is noted in Isaiah 23:1-18.
How did Tyre satisfy many nations according to Ezekiel 27:33?
Tyre satisfied many nations through its abundant wealth and merchandise, which is similar to how Solomon's kingdom was blessed with wealth and wisdom, as seen in 1 Kings 10:23-25, and how God blessed Israel with abundance, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:7-10 and Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
What does it mean for the kings of the earth to be enriched by Tyre's wealth and merchandise in Ezekiel 27:33?
The kings of the earth being enriched by Tyre's wealth signifies the city's significant economic influence and its role in international trade, much like the economic importance of Babylon, as noted in Revelation 18:3 and Revelation 18:11-13, where the kings of the earth are also said to have been made rich by Babylon's wealth.
How does Ezekiel 27:33 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Ezekiel 27:33 is part of a lamentation over Tyre, which is a major theme in Ezekiel 26-28, where God judges Tyre for its pride and arrogance, as seen in Ezekiel 28:2-5, similar to how God judges other nations for their sins, such as in Isaiah 13:1-22 and Jeremiah 25:1-38.
Reflection Questions
- How can I, like Tyre, use my God-given resources and talents to bless and satisfy those around me, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Peter 4:10?
- What are some ways in which I may be seeking to 'enrich' myself or others with worldly wealth, rather than seeking true riches in Christ, as mentioned in Matthew 6:19-21 and 1 Timothy 6:10?
- In what ways can I, like the kings of the earth, be mindful of the influence and impact that my actions and decisions have on others, as noted in Proverbs 27:23-24 and Luke 12:48?
- How can I balance the desire for economic prosperity and success with the need to prioritize my relationship with God and seek His kingdom first, as seen in Matthew 6:33 and 1 Timothy 6:6-10?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:33
When thy wares went forth out of the seas,.... When they were took out of ships, which came to Tyre from all parts, and were landed on the shore, and put up in warehouses, and exposed in markets and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:33
When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:33
Thy wares, brought home from all coasts. Went forth out of the seas; were landed, brought on shore for the mart. Thou filledst; there was enough to supply to the full. Many people; numerous, stately, sumptuous nations, though their prodigality was great, thou furnishedst them, hadst wares rich and stately enough for all of them. Such influence had thy vast trade, that not only meaner men and subjects, but kings themselves, were made more wealthy by it. Of the earth, i.e. all kings of the known world, or kings of nations far off as well as neighbouring kings. The multitude of thy riches; the greatness of thy trade, the variety of thy wares brought from all parts were thy own riches, and enriched all thou didst trade with; kings were enriched by customs and tolls paid to them, by the enriching their subjects, who thereby were fitter to pay taxes, or by furnishing their treasuries with all the peculiar treasures of kings, the rare and precious jewels which they, esteem; and since we know some kings did trade too, by this Tyre increased their wealth.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:33
Ezekiel 27:33 When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.Ver. 33. When thy wars.] Good things are fairest on the back side; the worth of them is best known by the want of them. Our eye seeth not things but at a distance.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:33
33. thy wares went forth] i.e. when they were landed from the sea on many shores many peoples were filled, cf. Isaiah 23:3 (R.V.).
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