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Ezekiel 28:5 Β· KJV

"By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

3Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:
4With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:
5By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:
6Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God;
7Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does wealth mean for you in your life?

2

How do you maintain humility when you succeed?

3

When have you seen wealth lead to pride in yourself or others?

Life Application

wealth

Use your resources wisely and generously, remembering that they are not solely for your benefit.

wisdom

Seek wisdom in your financial decisions and recognize the transient nature of riches.

People in This Verse

Prince of TyreOT

The ruler of Tyre, known for his wealth and pride, who is warned by Ezekiel about his arrogance and self-deification.

First appearance: Ezekiel 28:1

Places in This Verse

Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)

An influential city in ancient Phoenicia, Tyre was a center of trade and commerce, known for its purple dye and maritime prowess.

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