Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’The men of Rhodes traded with you, and many coastlands were your customers; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. New Living Translation Merchants came to you from Dedan. Numerous coastlands were your captive markets; they brought payment in ivory tusks and ebony wood. English Standard Version The men of Dedan traded with you. Many coastlands were your own special markets; they brought you in payment ivory tusks and ebony. Berean Standard Bible The men of Dedan were your clients; many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. King James Bible The 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. New King James Version The men of Dedan were your traders; many isles were the market of your hand. They brought you ivory tusks and ebony as payment. New American Standard Bible The sons of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your market; they brought ivory tusks and ebony as your payment. NASB 1995 “The sons of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your market; ivory tusks and ebony they brought as your payment. NASB 1977 “The sons of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your market; ivory tusks and ebony they brought as your payment. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were customers at your hand; ivory tusks and ebony they brought as your payment. Amplified Bible The men of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your markets; ivory tusks and ebony they brought to you in payment or as gifts. Christian Standard Bible Men of Dedan were also your merchants; many coasts and islands were your regular markets. They brought back ivory tusks and ebony as your payment. Holman Christian Standard Bible Men of Dedan were also your merchants; many coasts and islands were your regular markets. They brought back ivory tusks and ebony as your payment. American Standard Version The men of Dedan were thy traffickers; many isles were the mart of thy hand: they brought thee in exchange horns of ivory and ebony. Contemporary English Version You also did business with people from Rhodes, and people from nations along the coast gave you ivory and ebony in exchange for your goods. English Revised Version The men of Dedan were thy traffickers: many isles were the mart of thine hand: they brought thee in exchange horns of ivory and ebony. GOD'S WORD® Translation People from Dedan traded goods with you. You traded with many people on the coasts, and they brought you ivory and ebony as payment. Good News Translation The people of Rhodes traded with you; people of many coastal lands gave you ivory and ebony in exchange for your goods. International Standard Version Men from the low country south of Edom and many of the coastlands were your markets for ivory tusks and ebony that they brought to trade with you. Majority Standard Bible The men of Dedan were your clients; many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. NET Bible The Dedanites were your clients. Many coastlands were your customers; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. New Heart English Bible The men of Dedan were your traffickers; many islands were the market of your hand: they brought you in exchange horns of ivory and ebony. Webster's Bible Translation The men of Dedan were thy merchants; many isles were the merchandise of thy hand: they brought thee for a present horns of ivory and ebony. World English Bible “‘“The men of Dedan traded with you. Many islands were the market of your hand. They brought you horns of ivory and ebony in exchange. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSons of Dedan [are] your merchants, "" Many islands [are] the market of your hand, "" They sent back horns of ivory and ebony [for] your reward. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Dedan are thy merchants, Many isles are the mart of thy hand, Horns of ivory and ebony they sent back thy reward. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Dedan thy merchants; many isles the traffic of thy hand: and they brought back horns of ivory and ebony. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe men of Dedan were thy merchants: many islands were the traffic of thy hand, they exchanged for thy price teeth of ivory and ebony. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Dedan were your merchants. The many islands were the marketplace of your hand. They traded teeth of ivory and of ebony for your price. New American Bible Men of Rhodes trafficked with you; many coastlands were your agents; Ivory tusks and ebony wood they brought back as your payment. New Revised Standard Version The Rhodians traded with you; many coastlands were your own special markets; they brought you in payment ivory tusks and ebony. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe men of Deran were your merchants; many islands were the markets for the products of your hands; they brought you for presents horns of ivory for ointment, and frankincense. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The sons of Daran your Merchants, and many islands in the place of the merchandise of your hands, brought gifts to you: horns of oil and frankincense OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The men of Dedan were thy traffickers; many isles were the mart of thy hand; they brought thee as tribute horns of ivory and ebony. Brenton Septuagint Translation The sons of the Rhodians were thy merchants; from the islands they multiplied thy merchandise, even elephants' teeth: and to them that came in thou didst return thy prices, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament for Tyre…14The men of Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your wares. 15The men of Dedan were your clients; many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. 16Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.… 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 18:11-13 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. 1 Kings 10:22 For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. Jeremiah 10:9 Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz—the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers. 2 Chronicles 9:21 For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. Isaiah 60:6-9 Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. / Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters? ... Revelation 18:15-17 The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn, / saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! / 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 Genesis 10:5 From these, the maritime peoples separated into their territories, according to their languages, by clans within their nations. Psalm 72:10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. Isaiah 2:16 against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel. 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.” 1 Kings 9:26-28 King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. Isaiah 66:19 I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. Acts 27:6 There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board. Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. Treasury of Scripture The men of Dedan were your merchants; many isles were the merchandise of your hand: they brought you for a present horns of ivory and ebony. Dedan Ezekiel 27:20 Dedan was thy merchant in precious clothes for chariots. Genesis 10:7 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan. Genesis 25:3 And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. of ivory 1 Kings 10:22 For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. Revelation 18:12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, Jump to Previous Business Children Coastlands Customers Dedan Ebony Exchange Great Hand Horns Islands Isles Ivory Market Markets Mart Merchandise Merchants Offering Payment Present Rendered Reward Rhodes Sea-Lands Special Traded Traders Traffickers TributeJump to Next Business Children Coastlands Customers Dedan Ebony Exchange Great Hand Horns Islands Isles Ivory Market Markets Mart Merchandise Merchants Offering Payment Present Rendered Reward Rhodes Sea-Lands Special Traded Traders Traffickers TributeEzekiel 27 1. The riches and commerce of Tyrus26. The great and irrecoverable fall thereof The men of Dedan were your clients; Dedan was an ancient city located in what is now modern-day Saudi Arabia. It was a significant trading center known for its caravans and commerce. The mention of Dedan highlights the extensive trade network that Tyre, the subject of Ezekiel 27, had established. Dedan's involvement as a client indicates a relationship where Dedan provided goods or services in exchange for Tyre's offerings. This reflects the economic dependencies and alliances that were common in the ancient Near East. Dedan is also mentioned in other biblical passages, such as Isaiah 21:13 and Jeremiah 25:23, indicating its continued relevance in regional trade and politics. many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. Persons / Places / Events 1. DedanAn ancient trading community, likely located in the Arabian Peninsula. Known for its commercial activities and trade relations with Tyre. 2. Tyre A prominent ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and extensive trade networks. Tyre is the primary subject of Ezekiel 27, which describes its grandeur and eventual downfall. 3. Ivory and Ebony Luxury goods that were highly valued in ancient trade. Ivory was sourced from elephant tusks, and ebony was a dense, dark wood, both symbolizing wealth and opulence. 4. Coastlands Refers to various distant lands and islands that engaged in trade with Tyre, highlighting the city's extensive maritime trade network. 5. Ezekiel A prophet of God who conveyed messages of judgment and restoration to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. His prophecies often included vivid imagery and symbolic language. Teaching Points The Danger of Pride in WealthTyre's reliance on its wealth and trade led to its downfall. Christians are reminded to place their trust in God rather than material possessions. The Transience of Earthly Riches The luxury goods traded by Tyre, such as ivory and ebony, symbolize the temporary nature of earthly wealth. Believers are encouraged to store up treasures in heaven. Global Influence and Responsibility Tyre's extensive trade network highlights the influence and responsibility that come with wealth and power. Christians are called to use their resources for God's glory and the good of others. Judgment and Restoration Ezekiel's prophecies often include themes of judgment followed by restoration. This serves as a reminder of God's justice and mercy, encouraging repentance and hope.(15) Dedan.--This Dedan is a descendant of Ham through Cush (Genesis 10:7). The tribe was located in Arabia, probably upon the shores of the Persian Gulf (Isaiah 21:13). The Dedan of Ezekiel 27:20, on the other hand, is a Semitic tribe, spoken of also in Ezekiel 25:13; Jeremiah 49:8. The "many isles" of this Dedan were the islands in the Persian Gulf, on the Arabian coast, and they were "merchandise" in the sense of supplying material for the commerce of Tyre. "Brought thee for a present" might seem to imply tribute, but the original rather conveys the idea of return payment. "Horns of ivory" is, literally, horns of teeth; the name "horn" being simply a commercial term derived from the shape of the elephant's tusk. "Ebony" is a word used only here. It was brought both from India and Ethiopia, the wood from the latter being preferred.Verse 15. - The men of Dedan. The name occurs again in Ver. 20, and has already met us in Ezekiel 25:13 (where see note). Here the words probably refer to the many isles of the Persian Gulf or the Red Sea. So the ships of Solomon and Hiram - ships of Tarshish (name used generically for merchant-vessels) - brought ivory among their other imports, starting from Ezion-Geber (1 Kings 9:26; 1 Kings 10:22). Ebony came from Ethiopia and India. Virgil, indeed, names the latter country as the only region which produced it ('Georg.,' 2:115). Ceylon is at present one of the chief sources of supply. The LXX. curiously enough gives Rhodians, the Hebrew letters for d and r being easily mistaken by copyists. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The menבְּנֵ֤י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Dedan דְדָן֙ (ḏə·ḏān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1719: Dedan -- a descendant of Ham, also a descendant of Abraham [were] your clients; רֹֽכְלַ֔יִךְ (rō·ḵə·la·yiḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 7402: To travel for, trading many רַבִּ֖ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great coastlands אִיִּ֥ים (’î·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island were your market; הֵשִׁ֖יבוּ (hê·šî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again they paid you with אֶשְׁכָּרֵֽךְ׃ (’eš·kā·rêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 814: A gratuity ivory שֵׁן֙ (šên) Noun - common singular Strong's 8127: A tooth, ivory, a cliff tusks קַרְנ֥וֹת (qar·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power and ebony. וְהָבְנִ֔ים (wə·hā·ḇə·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1894: Ebony (a kind of wood) Links Ezekiel 27:15 NIVEzekiel 27:15 NLT Ezekiel 27:15 ESV Ezekiel 27:15 NASB Ezekiel 27:15 KJV Ezekiel 27:15 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 27:15 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 27:15 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 27:15 French Bible Ezekiel 27:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 27:15 The men of Dedan were your traffickers (Ezek. 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