Ezekiel 27:10
“They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.”
Ezekiel 27:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The Persians, and Lydians, and the Libyans were thy soldiers in thy army: they hung up the buckler and the helmet in thee for thy ornament.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
- DARBYDarby
- Persia and Lud and Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged shield and helmet in thee; they gave splendour to thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Persia and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in you; they set forth your comeliness.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Persian and Lud and Phut Have been in thy forces ; thy men of war. Shield and helmet they hung up in thee, They ; they have given out thine honour.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Men from Persia, Lud, and Put were your warriors; they hung shields and helmets on you, showcasing your splendor.
Context: Ezekiel 27
8The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.
9The ancients of Gebal and the wise men thereof were in thee thy calkers: all the ships of the sea with their mariners were in thee to occupy thy merchandise.
10They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
11The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy walls round about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about; they have made thy beauty perfect.
12Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kind of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.
About Ezekiel 27: The Lament for Tyre
In Ezekiel chapter 27, the prophet laments the fall of the great city of Tyre, a major trading hub of the ancient world. He describes the city's splendor and commercial success, but then prophesies its demise due to its pride, arrogance, and idolatry. The chapter serves as both a warning to other nations and a reminder of God's judgment on those who ignore his commands and pursue their own selfish goals.
Commentary
Ezekiel's lament for Tyre paints a vivid picture of a city that was once wealthy, influential, and self-sufficient but ultimately fell due to its own sin and rebellion against God. The chapter is both a historical record of Tyre's decline and a powerful metaphor for the dangers of hubris and greed. It also highlights God's sovereignty over all nations and his willingness to hold them accountable for their actions. As we read this chapter, we should be reminded of the importance of humility, obedience, and trust in God's loving guidance, and avoid the fate of Tyre by putting God and his will first in our lives.