Ezekiel 27:14
“They of the house of Togarmah traded in thy fairs with horses and horsemen and mules.”
Ezekiel 27:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They of the house of Togarmah traded in thy fairs with horses and horsemen and mules.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- From the house of Thogorma they brought horses, and horsemen, and mules to thy market.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They of the house of Togarmah traded for thy wares with horses and war-horses and mules.
- DARBYDarby
- They of the house of Togarmah furnished thy markets with horses, and horsemen, and mules.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They of the house of Togarmah traded for your wares with horses and war horses and mules.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- They of the house of Togarmah, For horses, and riding steeds, and mules, They have given out thy remnants.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The house of Togarmah traded horses, horsemen, and mules at your fairs.
Context: Ezekiel 27
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.
16Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.
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.