Ezekiel 27:6 Meaning
Of 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.
Context Explained
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.
7Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.
8The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ezekiel 27:9
This verse continues to illustrate the luxury and craftsmanship of Tyre.
Isaiah 23:16
Isaiah also highlights the beautiful materials used by Tyre.
Revelation 18:12
Revelation's description of luxury goods parallels Tyre's opulence.
Source: Ezekiel 27:6