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Ezekiel 27:4 Meaning

Thy borders are in the midst of the seas, thy builders have perfected thy beauty.

Context Explained

2Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus;

3And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, which art a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I am of perfect beauty.

4Thy borders are in the midst of the seas, thy builders have perfected thy beauty.

5They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.

6Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim.

Key Themes

craftsmanshipcommercebeauty

Related Cross References

  • Ezekiel 27:4

    This verse continues to describe the beauty and craftsmanship of Tyre.

  • Isaiah 23:16

    Isaiah also highlights the beauty of Tyre in its trade.

  • Revelation 18:12

    Revelation lists the luxurious items of fallen Babylon, similar to Tyre.

Source: Ezekiel 27:4