Ezekiel 27:17
“Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.”
Ezekiel 27:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Juda and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants with the best corn: they set forth balm, and honey, and oil, and rosin in thy fairs.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy traffickers: they traded for thy merchandise wheat of Minnith, and pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.
- DARBYDarby
- Judah and the land of Israel were thy traffickers: they bartered with thee wheat of Minnith, and sweet cakes, and honey, and oil, and balm.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Judah, and the land of Israel, they were your traffickers: they traded for your merchandise wheat of Minnith, and confections, and honey, and oil, and balm.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Judah and the land of Israel ; they are thy merchants, For wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, And honey, and oil, and balm, They have given out thy merchandise.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Judah and the land of Israel were your merchants; they traded wheat from Minnith, Pannag, honey, oil, and balm in your market.
Context: Ezekiel 27
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.
17Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.
18Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool.
19Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.
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.