Ezekiel 27:34
New International Version
Now you are shattered by the sea in the depths of the waters; your wares and all your company have gone down with you.

New Living Translation
Now you are a wrecked ship, broken at the bottom of the sea. All your merchandise and crew have gone down with you.

English Standard Version
Now you are wrecked by the seas, in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and all your crew in your midst have sunk with you.

Berean Standard Bible
Now you are shattered by the seas in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and the people among you have gone down with you.

King James Bible
In the time when thou shalt be broken by the seas in the depths of the waters thy merchandise and all thy company in the midst of thee shall fall.

New King James Version
But you are broken by the seas in the depths of the waters; Your merchandise and the entire company will fall in your midst.

New American Standard Bible
‘Now that you are broken by the seas In the depths of the waters, Your merchandise and all your company Have fallen in the midst of you.

NASB 1995
‘Now that you are broken by the seas In the depths of the waters, Your merchandise and all your company Have fallen in the midst of you.

NASB 1977
‘Now that you are broken by the seas In the depths of the waters, Your merchandise and all your company Have fallen in the midst of you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now that you are broken by the seas In the depths of the waters, Your merchandise and all your assembly Have fallen in the midst of you.

Amplified Bible
‘Now you are shattered by the seas In the depths of the waters; Your merchandise and all your crew Have gone down with you.

Christian Standard Bible
Now you are wrecked by the sea in the depths of the waters; your goods and the people within you have gone down.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now you are shattered by the sea in the depths of the waters; your goods and the people within you have gone down.

American Standard Version
In the time that thou wast broken by the seas in the depths of the waters, thy merchandise and all thy company did fall in the midst of thee.

Contemporary English Version
But now you are wrecked in the deep sea, with your cargo and crew scattered everywhere.

English Revised Version
In the time that thou wast broken by the seas in the depths of the waters, thy merchandise and all thy company did fall in the midst of thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now you are wrecked in the sea, at the bottom of the sea. Your goods and your whole crew sank with you.

Good News Translation
Now you are wrecked in the sea; You have sunk to the ocean depths. Your goods and all who worked for you Have vanished with you in the sea.'

International Standard Version
"But now it's your time to be wrecked at the bottom of the sea! Your products and your workers have sunk, and so have you!

Majority Standard Bible
Now you are shattered by the seas in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and the people among you have gone down with you.

NET Bible
Now you are wrecked by the seas, in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and all your company have sunk along with you.

New Heart English Bible
In the time that you were broken by the seas in the depths of the waters, your merchandise and all your company fell in your midst.

Webster's Bible Translation
In the time when thou shalt be broken by the seas in the depths of the waters, thy merchandise and all thy company in the midst of thee shall fall.

World English Bible
In the time that you were broken by the seas, in the depths of the waters, your merchandise and all your company fell within you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At the time of [your] being broken by the seas in the depths of the waters, "" Your merchandise and all your assembly have fallen in your midst.

Young's Literal Translation
The time of thy being broken by the seas in the depths of the waters, Thy merchandise and all thy assembly in thy midst have fallen.

Smith's Literal Translation
The time thou wert broken from the seas in the depths of the waters, thy traffic and all thy convocation fell in the midst of thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now thou art destroyed by the sea, thy riches are in the bottom of the waters, and all the multitude that was in the midst of thee is fallen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now you have been worn away by the sea, your opulence is in the depths of the waters, and your entire multitude that was in your midst has fallen.

New American Bible
Now you are wrecked in the sea, in the watery depths; Your wares and all your crew have fallen down with you.

New Revised Standard Version
Now you are wrecked by the seas, in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and all your crew have sunk with you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In the time when you shall be broken and sink in the depths of the sea, your merchandise and all your people in the midst of you shall fall.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In the time that you are broken and are fallen into the depths of the sea, your merchandise and all your multitudes are fallen within you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now that thou art broken by the seas In the depths of the waters, And thy merchandise and all thy company Are fallen in the midst of thee,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Now art thou broken in the sea, thy traders are in the deep water, and all thy company in the midst of thee: all thy rowers have fallen.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Lament for Tyre
33When your wares went out to sea, you satisfied many nations. You enriched the kings of the earth with your abundant wealth and merchandise. 34Now you are shattered by the seas in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and the people among you have gone down with you. 35All the people of the coastlands are appalled over you. Their kings shudder with fear; their faces are contorted.…

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 23:14
Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for your harbor has been destroyed!

Jeremiah 51:42
The sea has come up over Babylon; she is covered in turbulent waves.

Revelation 18:10
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 23:1
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.

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.

Jeremiah 51:64
Then you are to say, ‘In the same way Babylon will sink and never rise again, because of the disaster I will bring upon her. And her people will grow weary.’” Here end the words of Jeremiah.

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 47:15
This is what they are to you—those with whom you have labored and traded from youth—each one strays in his own direction; not one of them can save you.

Revelation 18:15-16
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!

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

Revelation 18:9
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.

Isaiah 14:31
Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.

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.”

Jeremiah 50:13
Because of the wrath of the LORD, she will not be inhabited; she will become completely desolate. All who pass through Babylon will be horrified and will hiss at all her wounds.


Treasury of Scripture

In the time when you shall be broken by the seas in the depths of the waters your merchandise and all your company in the middle of you shall fall.

Ezekiel 27:26,27
Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas…

Ezekiel 26:12-15,19-21
And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water…

Zechariah 9:3,4
And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets…

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Ezekiel 27
1. The riches and commerce of Tyrus
26. The great and irrecoverable fall thereof














Now you are shattered
This phrase speaks to the complete destruction and downfall of Tyre, a powerful and wealthy city-state known for its trade and commerce. The Hebrew word used here is "שָׁבוּר" (shavur), which conveys a sense of being broken or crushed. Historically, Tyre was a significant maritime power, and its fall would have been seen as a monumental event. The imagery of being shattered suggests not just a physical destruction but also a loss of influence and prestige. In a spiritual sense, this serves as a warning against pride and reliance on material wealth, reminding believers of the transient nature of earthly power.

by the seas
The seas here symbolize the very source of Tyre's wealth and power, as the city was renowned for its maritime trade. The Hebrew word "בַּיָּמִים" (bayamim) indicates the vast and tumultuous nature of the seas, which were both a blessing and a curse for Tyre. The seas, once a source of prosperity, become an instrument of judgment. This reflects the biblical theme that what one relies on apart from God can become a source of downfall. It serves as a reminder of the sovereignty of God over creation and the futility of trusting in worldly resources.

in the depths of the waters
This phrase emphasizes the extent of Tyre's destruction, as it is not merely on the surface but in the "מַעֲמַקֵּי מַיִם" (ma'amaqqei mayim), the depths of the waters. The depths often symbolize chaos and judgment in biblical literature, as seen in the Genesis flood narrative. The imagery here is of being overwhelmed and consumed, highlighting the totality of the judgment against Tyre. For believers, it serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and the depth of His judgments.

your merchandise and the people
Tyre's identity and wealth were tied to its "סְחָרָה" (secharah), merchandise, and its people. The loss of both signifies the complete economic and social collapse of the city. The mention of merchandise underscores the materialism and commercialism that defined Tyre, while the loss of people points to the human cost of its downfall. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of prioritizing economic gain over spiritual and moral values. It challenges believers to consider what they value most and to ensure that their lives are aligned with God's purposes.

have gone down with you
The phrase "יָרְדוּ אִתָּךְ" (yardu ittach) indicates a shared fate between Tyre, its merchandise, and its people. The use of "gone down" suggests a descent into ruin and oblivion. This highlights the interconnectedness of a society's values and its ultimate destiny. For the Christian, it is a call to reflect on the collective direction of one's community and the importance of grounding it in righteousness and faithfulness to God. It serves as a reminder that the choices of individuals and societies have lasting consequences, both materially and spiritually.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now
עֵ֛ת (‘êṯ)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when

you are shattered
נִשְׁבֶּ֥רֶת (niš·be·reṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces

by the seas
מִיַּמִּ֖ים (mî·yam·mîm)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

in the depths
בְּמַֽעֲמַקֵּי־ (bə·ma·‘ă·maq·qê-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4615: A deep

of the waters;
מָ֑יִם (mā·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

your goods
מַעֲרָבֵ֥ךְ (ma·‘ă·rā·ḇêḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 4627: Articles of exchange, merchandise

and the people
קְהָלֵ֖ךְ (qə·hā·lêḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation

among you
בְּתוֹכֵ֥ךְ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵêḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

have gone down with you.
נָפָֽלוּ׃ (nā·p̄ā·lū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie


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