Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The word of the LORD came to me: New Living Translation Then this message came to me from the LORD: English Standard Version The word of the LORD came to me: Berean Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, King James Bible The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, New King James Version The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, New American Standard Bible Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1995 Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me saying, NASB 1977 Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me saying, Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, the word of Yahweh came to me saying, Amplified Bible The word of the LORD came to me again, saying, Christian Standard Bible The word of the LORD came to me: Holman Christian Standard Bible The word of the LORD came to me: “ American Standard Version The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying, Contemporary English Version The LORD said: English Revised Version The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke his word to me. He said, Good News Translation The LORD said to me, International Standard Version This message came to me from the LORD: NET Bible The word of the LORD came to me: New Heart English Bible The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, Webster's Bible Translation The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the word of the LORD came to me, saying, World English Bible Yahweh’s word came again to me, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a word of YHWH to me, saying, Young's Literal Translation And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying: Smith's Literal Translation And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: New American Bible The word of the LORD came to me: New Revised Standard Version The word of the LORD came to me: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHE word of the LORD came to me, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word of the Lord came to me saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament for Tyre1Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Now you, son of man, take up a lament for Tyre.… Cross References Isaiah 23:1-18 This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ... Revelation 18:11-19 And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves. ... Jeremiah 25:22 all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea; Ezekiel 26:1-21 In the eleventh month of the twelfth year, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; it has swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will be filled,’ / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, O Tyre, I am against you, and I will raise up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. ... Revelation 18:9-10 Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” Isaiah 2:16 against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel. Zechariah 9:3-4 Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. / Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire. Revelation 17:1-2 Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.” Jeremiah 47:4 For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor. Amos 1:9-10 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.” Revelation 18:17-18 For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance / and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. Isaiah 14:11 Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket. Ezekiel 28:1-19 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! ... Revelation 18:3 All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” Isaiah 23:8-9 Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are renowned on the earth? / The LORD of Hosts planned it, to defile all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the renowned of the earth. Treasury of Scripture The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, No specific references for this verse Jump to Previous Moreover WordJump to Next Moreover WordEzekiel 27 1. The riches and commerce of Tyrus26. The great and irrecoverable fall thereof Then the word of the LORD This phrase indicates divine communication, a common introduction in prophetic literature. It emphasizes the authority and origin of the message, underscoring that the prophecy is not from human origin but from God Himself. This is a recurring theme in the prophetic books, highlighting the role of prophets as messengers of God's will. The phrase is similar to other prophetic introductions found in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah, establishing continuity in how God communicates with His chosen messengers. came to me saying Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's word. He is tasked with delivering messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. 2. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who communicates directly with Ezekiel. This emphasizes God's sovereignty and His direct involvement in the affairs of nations and individuals. 3. Tyre Although not mentioned in this specific verse, the context of Ezekiel 27 is a lamentation over the city of Tyre, a significant maritime and commercial hub in the ancient world. 4. Babylonian Exile The historical backdrop of Ezekiel's prophecies, where the Israelites are in captivity, and God uses Ezekiel to speak to them about their current situation and future restoration. 5. Prophetic Revelation The event of God speaking to Ezekiel, which is a common occurrence in the book, highlighting the role of prophets as God's mouthpieces. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is sovereign over all nations and their destinies. His judgments are just and serve as a warning against pride and self-sufficiency. The Role of Prophets Prophets are chosen by God to deliver His messages. Their role is crucial in guiding, warning, and encouraging God's people. The Danger of Pride and Materialism Tyre's downfall serves as a cautionary tale against the dangers of pride and reliance on wealth and trade rather than on God. Listening to God's Word Just as Ezekiel received God's word, believers today are called to listen and respond to God's word through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. Hope Amidst Judgment Even in messages of judgment, there is an underlying hope for repentance and restoration, reminding us of God's mercy and grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 27:1?2. How does Ezekiel 27:1 illustrate God's judgment on prideful nations like Tyre? 3. What lessons can we learn from Tyre's downfall in Ezekiel 27:1? 4. How does Ezekiel 27:1 connect to God's sovereignty over nations in Scripture? 5. How can we apply the warnings in Ezekiel 27:1 to modern society? 6. What does Ezekiel 27:1 teach about the consequences of ignoring God's authority? 7. What is the significance of Ezekiel 27:1 in the context of Tyre's downfall? 8. How does Ezekiel 27:1 reflect God's judgment on nations? 9. What historical evidence supports the prophecy in Ezekiel 27:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 27? 11. In Ezekiel 27, how can the prophecy of Tyre’s total destruction be reconciled with historical evidence that Tyre persisted for centuries? 12. What does spreading your garment over someone signify? 13. Why does Matthew attribute a prophecy about thirty pieces of silver to Jeremiah when it actually comes from Zechariah? 14. Ezekiel 44:2 says the East Gate is permanently shut due to the Lord's presence--what historical or archaeological evidence supports the idea of a gate sealed forever? What Does Ezekiel 27:1 Mean Then• “Then” places this verse in a living stream of events. Ezekiel 26 has just pronounced judgment on Tyre, so the adverb marks the next moment in God’s unfolding timetable. • Scripture consistently ties God’s revelations to real dates and circumstances—compare Ezekiel 26:1 and 30:20, or Jeremiah 1:3—reminding us that prophecy is not folklore but genuine history. • The flow also underscores God’s patient sequence: judgment (chapter 26), lament (chapter 27), and ultimate sovereignty (chapter 28), exactly as foretold. the word of the LORD • What follows is not Ezekiel’s opinion but God’s own utterance. As 2 Peter 1:21 says, “Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit,” and Isaiah 55:11 assures that His word “will not return to Me empty.” • The phrase signals absolute authority; every syllable will stand (Numbers 23:19). • The Lord’s word is the final standard for truth, correction, and hope—see Psalm 33:4 and Hebrews 4:12. came to me • God initiates; Ezekiel simply receives. Compare Ezekiel 1:3, “the word of the LORD came to Ezekiel,” and 1 Kings 17:2 where the same pattern appears with Elijah. • The personal arrival highlights relationship: the Almighty engages a willing servant (Amos 7:15). • It also stresses accountability—having heard, the prophet must speak (Ezekiel 2:7). saying • The Lord does not merely appear; He communicates specific content. Deuteronomy 18:18 promises, “I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command.” • “Saying” prepares the reader to listen. Revelation 2:7 echoes the call: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says.” • Every coming verse of chapter 27 is therefore God’s articulated message, not optional commentary. summary Ezekiel 27:1 is a compact but weighty announcement: at that precise moment, the sovereign, unfailing word of God arrived personally to His prophet with a message that must be heard. The verse anchors the chapter in real history, affirms the divine origin and authority of the prophecy, highlights Ezekiel’s role as a faithful conduit, and urges the reader to receive what God is about to say with reverent attention. Hebrew Then the wordדְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to me, אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to saying, לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Ezekiel 27:1 NIVEzekiel 27:1 NLT Ezekiel 27:1 ESV Ezekiel 27:1 NASB Ezekiel 27:1 KJV Ezekiel 27:1 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 27:1 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 27:1 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 27:1 French Bible Ezekiel 27:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 27:1 The word of Yahweh came again (Ezek. Eze Ezk) |