King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When your wares came forth from the seas, you satisfied many peoples; with your vast wealth and variety of goods you enriched the kings of the earth.
Berean Standard Bible:
When your wares went out to sea, you satisfied many nations. You enriched the kings of the earth with your abundant wealth and merchandise.
American Standard Version:
When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many peoples; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
When thy wares{H5801} went forth{H3318} out of the seas{H3220}, thou filledst{H7646} many{H7227} people{H5971}; thou didst enrich{H6238} the kings{H4428} of the earth{H776} with the multitude{H7230} of thy riches{H1952} and of thy merchandise{H4627}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 18:19
- And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
Isaiah 23:3
- And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, [is] her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.
Isaiah 23:8
- Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning [city], whose merchants [are] princes, whose traffickers [are] the honourable of the earth?
Ezekiel 27:12
- Tarshish [was] thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all [kind of] riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.
Ezekiel 27:36
- The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee; thou shalt be a terror, and never [shalt be] any more.
Ezekiel 28:16
- By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
Ezekiel 28:4
- With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:
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Commentary for Ezekiel 27:33
Ezekiel 27:33 is a part of a larger lamentation over the city of Tyre, which is found in the book of Ezekiel, chapters 26-28. Tyre was an ancient Phoenician city renowned for its maritime trade and wealth. The verse reflects on the city's past glory, emphasizing its role as a major trading hub that exported goods across the seas, enriching not only itself but also the nations and kings it did business with.
In its historical context, Tyre was a significant economic and political power in the Mediterranean during the first millennium BCE. The city's strategic location on the coast of what is now Lebanon allowed it to control important trade routes. Tyre's merchants were known for their skill and far-reaching influence, trading in a variety of goods such as precious metals, textiles, timber, and spices.
The verse captures the essence of Tyre's commercial success, highlighting the extensive reach of its merchandise and the wealth it accumulated. The mention of enriching kings suggests that Tyre's economic activities had a profound impact on the political landscape of the time, likely fostering alliances and influencing the power dynamics of the region through trade.
Theologically, Ezekiel's lament over Tyre serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human power and wealth. Despite its grandeur and the seemingly indestructible nature of its empire, Tyre's fall was prophesied by Ezekiel as a judgment from God for its pride and exploitation. The lament functions both as a historical record and as a moral lesson on the impermanence of worldly success when not aligned with divine principles.
In summary, Ezekiel 27:33 encapsulates the peak of Tyre's influence as a commercial giant whose extensive trade networks and opulent wealth touched many nations and royal houses. This verse, within the broader context of Ezekiel's prophecy, underscores the theme that human achievements, no matter how magnificent, are subject to divine judgment and the humbling passage of time.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5801
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִזָּבוֹן
Transliteration: ʻizzâbôwn
Pronunciation: iz-zaw-bone'
Description: from עָזַב in the sense of letting go (for a price, i.e. selling); trade, i.e. the place (mart) or the payment (revenue); fair, ware. - Strong's Number: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - Strong's Number: H3220
There are 339 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָם
Transliteration: yâm
Pronunciation: yawm
Description: from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south; sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). - Strong's Number: H7646
There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂבַע
Transliteration: sâbaʻ
Pronunciation: saw-bah'
Description: or שָׂבֵעַ; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively); have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. - Strong's Number: H7227
There are 439 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רַב
Transliteration: rab
Pronunciation: rab
Description: by contracted from רָבַב; abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality); (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H6238
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשַׁר
Transliteration: ʻâshar
Pronunciation: aw-shar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich; be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 marg). See עָשָׂר. - Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H7230
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹב
Transliteration: rôb
Pronunciation: robe
Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). - Strong's Number: H1952
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הוֹן
Transliteration: hôwn
Pronunciation: hone
Description: from the same as הוּן in the sense of אוֹן; wealth; by implication, enough; enough, [phrase] for nought, riches, substance, wealth. - Strong's Number: H4627
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲרָב
Transliteration: maʻărâb
Pronunciation: mah-ar-awb'
Description: from עָרַב, in the sense of trading; traffic; by implication, mercantile goods; market, merchandise.