Ezekiel 27:13
“Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.”
Ezekiel 27:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Greece, Thubal, and Mosoch, they were thy merchants: they brought to thy people slaves and vessels of brass.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy traffickers; they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass for thy merchandise.
- DARBYDarby
- Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy traffickers: they bartered with thee the persons of men, and vessels of bronze.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were your traffickers; they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass for your merchandise.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Javan, Tubal, and Meshech ; they are thy merchants, For persons of men, and vessels of brass, They have given out thy merchandise.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants; they traded human lives and bronze vessels in your marketplace.
Context: Ezekiel 27
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.
13Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.
14They of the house of Togarmah traded in thy fairs with horses and horsemen and mules.
15The men of Dedan were thy merchants; many isles were the merchandise of thine hand: they brought thee for a present horns of ivory and ebony.
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.