Ezekiel 27:28
New International Version
The shorelands will quake when your sailors cry out.

New Living Translation
Your cities by the sea tremble as your pilots cry out in terror.

English Standard Version
At the sound of the cry of your pilots the countryside shakes,

Berean Standard Bible
The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out.

King James Bible
The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.

New King James Version
The common-land will shake at the sound of the cry of your pilots.

New American Standard Bible
“At the sound of the cry of your sailors, The pasture lands will shake.

NASB 1995
“At the sound of the cry of your pilots The pasture lands will shake.

NASB 1977
“At the sound of the cry of your pilots The pasture lands will shake.

Legacy Standard Bible
At the sound of the cry of your pilots The pasture lands will shake.

Amplified Bible
“The pasture lands and the countryside will shake At the [piercing] sound of the [hopeless, wailing] cry of your pilots.

Christian Standard Bible
“ ‘The countryside shakes at the sound of your sailors’ cries.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The countryside shakes at the sound of your sailors’ cries.

American Standard Version
At the sound of the cry of thy pilots the suburbs shall shake.

Contemporary English Version
The shouts of your drowning crew were heard on the shore.

English Revised Version
At the sound of the cry of thy pilots the suburbs shall shake.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
" 'When your sailors cried out, people on the shore trembled.

Good News Translation
The shouts of the drowning sailors Echoed on the shore.

International Standard Version
When your ships' captains cry out, the pasturelands along the coast will cry out!

Majority Standard Bible
The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out.

NET Bible
At the sound of your captains' cry the waves will surge;

New Heart English Bible
At the sound of the cry of your pilots the suburbs shall shake.

Webster's Bible Translation
The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.

World English Bible
At the sound of the cry of your pilots, the pasture lands will shake.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At the voice of the cry of your pilots the outskirts shake.

Young's Literal Translation
At the voice of the cry of thy pilots shake do the suburbs.

Smith's Literal Translation
At the voice of the cry of thy shipmen, the areas shall shake.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thy fleets shall be troubled at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Your fleets will be disturbed by the sound of an outcry from your navigators.

New American Bible
At the sound of your sailors’ shouts the waves shudder,

New Revised Standard Version
At the sound of the cry of your pilots the countryside shakes,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Those who dwell round about you shall tremble at the sound of the wailing of your pilots.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For the voice of the wailing of your sailors will shake those who are around you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At the sound of the cry of thy pilots The waves shall shake.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
At the cry of thy voice thy pilots shall be greatly terrified.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Lament for Tyre
27Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall. 28The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out. 29All who handle the oars will abandon their ships. The sailors and all the captains of the sea will stand on the shore.…

Cross References
Revelation 18:17-19
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. / Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.”

Isaiah 23:1-14
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. ...

Jeremiah 51:54
“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!

Nahum 2:8-10
Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back. / “Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing. / She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale!

Zephaniah 1:10-11
On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills. / Wail, O dwellers of the Hollow, for all your merchants will be silenced; all who weigh out silver will be cut off.

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 24:8-12
The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. / They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. / The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. ...

Jeremiah 50:46
At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among 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.

Isaiah 47:1-5
“Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate. / Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil; strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, and wade through the streams. / Your nakedness will be uncovered and your shame will be exposed. I will take vengeance; I will spare no one.” ...

Jeremiah 25:34-36
Wail, you shepherds, and cry out; roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock. For the days of your slaughter have come; you will fall and be shattered like fine pottery. / Flight will evade the shepherds, and escape will elude the leaders of the flock. / Hear the cry of the shepherds, the wailing of the leaders of the flock, for the LORD is destroying their pasture.

Revelation 18:21
Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again.

Isaiah 13:6-9
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. / Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. ...

Jeremiah 48:3-5
A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ / Moab will be shattered; her little ones will cry out. / For on the ascent to Luhith they weep bitterly as they go, and on the descent to Horonaim cries of distress resound over the destruction:

Revelation 18:22-23
And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again. / The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.”


Treasury of Scripture

The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of your pilots.

suburbs.

Ezekiel 27:35
All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee, and their kings shall be sore afraid, they shall be troubled in their countenance.

Ezekiel 26:10,15-18
By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach…

Ezekiel 31:16
I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and all the trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, shall be comforted in the nether parts of the earth.

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The countryside
The term "countryside" in this context refers to the lands surrounding the city of Tyre, which is the subject of Ezekiel's lamentation. Historically, Tyre was a significant maritime and commercial hub, and its influence extended far beyond its immediate borders. The Hebrew word used here can denote open fields or rural areas, emphasizing the widespread impact of Tyre's downfall. The imagery suggests that the effects of Tyre's destruction will be felt not only within the city but also in the surrounding regions, highlighting the city's extensive reach and the interconnectedness of ancient economies.

will shake
The phrase "will shake" conveys a sense of profound disturbance and upheaval. In Hebrew, the root word can imply trembling or quaking, often used in the context of fear or divine judgment. This shaking is not merely physical but also symbolic of the social and economic turmoil that will ensue. The prophetic imagery suggests that the fall of Tyre will cause a ripple effect, unsettling the stability of the surrounding areas and evoking a sense of awe and fear at the power of God's judgment.

at the sound
The "sound" here refers to the audible cries and lamentations of the sailors. In the ancient world, sound often carried significant meaning, serving as a herald of news, both good and bad. The Hebrew term can also imply a voice or noise that demands attention. This sound is not just a background noise but a clarion call that signifies the magnitude of the disaster. It serves as a warning to others, illustrating the far-reaching consequences of Tyre's fall and the seriousness of ignoring God's commands.

of your sailors’ cries
"Sailors’ cries" paints a vivid picture of the despair and hopelessness experienced by those who once thrived in Tyre's prosperous maritime trade. The sailors, who were integral to Tyre's economy, are now reduced to cries of anguish. The Hebrew word for "cries" can denote a loud, piercing sound, often associated with mourning or distress. This phrase underscores the personal and communal loss experienced by those who depended on Tyre's success. It serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of human achievements and the ultimate sovereignty of God over nations and their destinies.

(28) Suburbs.--This word means an open place around a building or city. There was no land around Tyre, and it is here used, therefore, in a general sense--all thy surroundings.

Verse 28. - The suburbs. The word is so translated in Ezekiel 45:2, and Ezekiel 48:17, and is used of the pasture-lands round the cities of refuge in Numbers 35:2. Here it is probably used in a wider sense for the coast-lands of Phoenicia, or even (as in the margin) for the "waves" that washed the shores of the island-city. The Vulgate gives classes (equivalent to "fleets").

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The countryside
מִגְרֹשֽׁוֹת׃ (miḡ·rō·šō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea

will shake
יִרְעֲשׁ֖וּ (yir·‘ă·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7493: To undulate, through fear, to spring

when your sailors
חֹבְלָ֑יִךְ (ḥō·ḇə·lā·yiḵ)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2259: A sailor

cry out.
זַעֲקַ֣ת (za·‘ă·qaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2201: A shriek, outcry


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