King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
Complete Jewish Bible:
The word of ADONAI came to me:
Berean Standard Bible:
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
American Standard Version:
The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The word{H1697} of the LORD{H3068} came again unto me, saying{H559},
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Commentary for Ezekiel 27:1
Ezekiel 27:1, "The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying," serves as an introduction to a prophetic oracle against the city of Tyre, which is further detailed in the subsequent verses. This verse sets the stage for a message from God to the prophet Ezekiel, indicating that it is not the first time Ezekiel has received divine communication. The phrase "came again" suggests a continuity in the prophetic experience and underscores the ongoing nature of Ezekiel's ministry.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the period of the Babylonian Exile, when Ezekiel, a priest and a prophet, was among the Jewish exiles in Babylon. The city of Tyre, a prominent Phoenician port located in modern-day Lebanon, was known for its wealth, commerce, and naval power. It was a significant trading center in the ancient world, with extensive economic ties to Israel and Judah, as well as other nations.
The themes introduced in Ezekiel 27:1 include the sovereignty of God over nations, the judgment of pride and complacency, and the reliability of prophetic revelation. The chapter that follows this verse describes Tyre's splendor and fall in elaborate detail, using the metaphor of a magnificent ship that is eventually wrecked. This serves as a cautionary tale about the impermanence of human achievements and the danger of trusting in material wealth and power rather than in God. The oracle against Tyre also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's involvement in human history, bringing both blessings and judgment according to His divine purposes.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.