Ezekiel 28:13 · KJV
"Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 28:13 mean? →Passage Context
11Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
12Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.
13Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
14Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
15Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.
Reflection Questions
1
How does the imagery of Eden resonate with your understanding of beauty?
2
What does it mean for you to be created with purpose?
3
When have you felt a sense of loss regarding your own 'Eden'?
Life Application
identity
Reflect on your identity in Christ and how it shapes your view of yourself. Embrace the unique qualities God has given you.
worship
Consider how you can express your gratitude for God's creation through worship and creativity.
Connection to Jesus
typology
The description of the figure in Eden can be seen as a typological foreshadowing of the fall of Satan, which is ultimately resolved in Christ.
See also: Revelation 12:9
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