King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Richly woven linen from Egypt was used for your sail, which was also your banner. Blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah was used to cover your deck-tent.
Berean Standard Bible:
Of embroidered fine linen from Egypt they made your sail, which served as your banner. Of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah they made your awning.
American Standard Version:
Of fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was thy sail, that it might be to thee for an ensign; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was thine awning.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Fine linen{H8336} with broidered work{H7553} from Egypt{H4714} was that which thou spreadest forth{H4666} to be thy sail{H5251}; blue{H8504} and purple{H713} from the isles{H339} of Elishah{H473} was that which covered{H4374} thee.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 25:4
- And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' [hair],
Jeremiah 10:9
- Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple [is] their clothing: they [are] all the work of cunning [men].
Isaiah 19:9
- Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded.
Genesis 10:4
- And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
1 Chronicles 1:7
- And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
Proverbs 7:16
- I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved [works], with fine linen of Egypt.
1 Kings 10:28
- And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 27:7
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8336
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: or (for alliteration with מֶשִׁי) שְׁשִׁי; for שַׁיִשׁ; bleached stuff, i.e. white linen or (by analogy) marble; [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. - Strong's Number: H7553
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רִקְמָה
Transliteration: riqmâh
Pronunciation: rik-maw'
Description: from רָקַם; variegation of color; specifically, embroidery; broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides). - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. - Strong's Number: H4666
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִפְרָשׂ
Transliteration: miphrâs
Pronunciation: mif-rawce'
Description: from פָּרַשׂ; an expansion; that which...spreadest forth, spreading. - Strong's Number: H5251
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֵס
Transliteration: nêç
Pronunciation: nace
Description: from נָסַס; a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token; banner, pole, sail, (en-) sign, standard. - Strong's Number: H8504
There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּכֵלֶת
Transliteration: tᵉkêleth
Pronunciation: tek-ay'-leth
Description: probably for שְׁחֶלֶת; the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith; blue. - Strong's Number: H713
There are 465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְגָּמָן
Transliteration: ʼargâmân
Pronunciation: ar-gaw-mawn'
Description: of foreign origin; purple (the color or the dyed stuff); purple. - Strong's Number: H339
There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִי
Transliteration: ʼîy
Pronunciation: ee
Description: from אָוָה; properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land, a coast, an island; country, isle, island. - Strong's Number: H473
There are 131 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלִישָׁה
Transliteration: ʼĔlîyshâh
Pronunciation: el-ee-shaw'
Description: probably of foreign derivation; Elishah, a son of Javan; Elishah. - Strong's Number: H4374
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְכַסֶּה
Transliteration: mᵉkaççeh
Pronunciation: mek-as-seh'
Description: from כָּסָה; a covering, i.e. garment; specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (from the sun); also the omentum (as covering the intestines); clothing, to cover, that which covereth.