Ezekiel 27:5
New International Version
They made all your timbers of juniper from Senir; they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

New Living Translation
You were like a great ship built of the finest cypress from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

English Standard Version
They made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

Berean Standard Bible
They constructed all your planking with cypress from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

King James Bible
They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.

New King James Version
They made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; They took a cedar from Lebanon to make you a mast.

New American Standard Bible
“They have made all your planks of juniper trees from Senir; They have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

NASB 1995
“They have made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; They have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

NASB 1977
“They have made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; They have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

Legacy Standard Bible
They have made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; They have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

Amplified Bible
“They have made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; They have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

Christian Standard Bible
They constructed all your planking with pine trees from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They constructed all your planking with pine trees from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

American Standard Version
They have made all thy planks of fir-trees from Senir; they have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for thee.

Contemporary English Version
Builders used cypress trees from Mount Hermon to make your planks and a cedar tree from Lebanon for your tall mast.

English Revised Version
They have made all thy planks of fir trees from Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make a mast for thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your builders made all your boards from pine trees on Mount Hermon. They took cedar trees from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

Good News Translation
They used fir trees from Mount Hermon for timber And a cedar from Lebanon for your mast.

International Standard Version
They brought in a ship made with pine planking from Senir, configured with a mast carved from a cedar from Lebanon,

Majority Standard Bible
They constructed all your planking with cypress from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

NET Bible
They crafted all your planks out of fir trees from Senir; they took a cedar from Lebanon to make your mast.

New Heart English Bible
They have made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; they have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

Webster's Bible Translation
They have made all thy ship-boards of fir-trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.

World English Bible
They have made all your planks of cypress trees from Senir. They have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They have built of firs from Senir all your double-boarded ships for you, "" They have taken of cedars from Lebanon to make a mast for you,

Young's Literal Translation
Of firs of Senir they have built to thee all thy double-boarded ships, Of cedars of Lebanon they have taken to make a mast for thee,

Smith's Literal Translation
They built all thy bounds cypress from Shenir: they took cedars from Lebanon to make a mast for thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
With fir trees of Sanir they have built thee with all sea planks: they have taken cedars from Libanus to make thee masts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They constructed you with spruce from Senir, with all the planks of the sea. They have taken cedars from Lebanon, so that they might make a mast for you.

New American Bible
With juniper wood from Senir they built all your decks; A cedar from Lebanon they took to make you a mast.

New Revised Standard Version
They made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They have brought you timber of fir trees from Senir for your ships; they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
They brought beams and boards for you from Sanir, and they took cedars from Lebanon that they would make pen enclosures for you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of cypress-trees from Senir have they fashioned All thy planks; They have taken cedars from Lebanon To make masts for thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Cedar in Senir was employed for thee in building: boards of cypress timber were taken out of Libanus, and wood to make thee masts of fir.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Lament for Tyre
4Your borders are in the heart of the seas; your builders perfected your beauty. 5They constructed all your planking with cypress from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you. 6Of oaks from Bashan they made your oars; of wood from the coasts of Cyprus they made your deck, inlaid with ivory.…

Cross References
1 Kings 5:6-10
Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” / When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” / Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. ...

Isaiah 2:13
against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up, against all the oaks of Bashan,

Isaiah 14:8
Even the cypresses and cedars of Lebanon exult over you: “Since you have been laid low, no woodcutter comes against us.”

Isaiah 37:24
Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests.

Zechariah 11:2
Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen; the majestic trees are ruined! Wail, O oaks of Bashan, for the dense forest has been cut down!

1 Chronicles 22:4
and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David.

2 Chronicles 2:8
Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours

Psalm 29:5
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalm 104:16-17
The trees of the LORD have their fill, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted, / where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.

Jeremiah 22:20
Go up to Lebanon and cry out; raise your voice in Bashan; cry out from Abarim, for all your lovers have been crushed.

Acts 27:6
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

Revelation 18:12
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;

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.”

Matthew 11:21-22
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Luke 10:13-14
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.


Treasury of Scripture

They have made all your ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for you.

made [heb] built

Deuteronomy 3:9
(Which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call it Shenir;)

Song of Solomon 4:8
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.

Shenir

1 Kings 5:1,6
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David…

Psalm 29:5
The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalm 92:12
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

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














They constructed
The Hebrew root for "constructed" is "בָּנָה" (banah), which means to build or establish. This word conveys the idea of careful and intentional creation, reflecting the skill and craftsmanship involved. In a spiritual sense, it reminds us of the divine craftsmanship in our own lives, as God builds and shapes us for His purposes.

all your planking
The term "planking" refers to the wooden boards used in shipbuilding. In the context of Tyre, a wealthy and powerful maritime city, this highlights the city's grandeur and the meticulous attention to detail in its construction. Spiritually, it can symbolize the foundation and structure of our faith, which must be strong and well-crafted to withstand life's storms.

with cypress
Cypress wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, was highly valued in ancient times. The Hebrew word "בְּרוֹשׁ" (berosh) is often translated as cypress or fir. This choice of material signifies strength and longevity, qualities that are essential in our spiritual lives as we seek to build a faith that endures.

from Senir
Senir is another name for Mount Hermon, a significant mountain in the region. The mention of Senir emphasizes the quality and prestige of the materials used. Historically, it underscores the extensive trade networks and wealth of Tyre. Spiritually, it reminds us of the heights from which God provides for us, drawing from His vast resources.

They took a cedar
Cedar wood, particularly from Lebanon, was renowned for its quality and fragrance. The Hebrew word "אֶרֶז" (erez) signifies strength and beauty. Cedars were used in the construction of temples and palaces, symbolizing majesty and divine presence. In our lives, it represents the beauty and strength that come from a life rooted in God.

from Lebanon
Lebanon was famous for its majestic cedar forests. The mention of Lebanon evokes images of grandeur and splendor. Historically, it was a source of valuable timber for ancient civilizations. Spiritually, it symbolizes the richness and abundance of God's provision, reminding us that He supplies all our needs according to His riches in glory.

to make a mast for you
The mast is a crucial part of a ship, providing support for the sails and enabling navigation. In Hebrew, the word "תֹּרֶן" (toren) is used, indicating a structure that upholds and guides. This can be seen as a metaphor for God's guidance in our lives, as He directs our paths and supports us through the journey of faith.

(5) Ship boards.--Planking for the sides of the ship. The word in the original is in the dual, with reference to its two sides. Senir was the Amorite name of Hermon, or Antilebanon, called by the Sido-nians Sirion (Deuteronomy 3:9). Ezekiel wished to use a foreign name, and the latter may at this time have become obsolete. The timber brought thence for the ship's planking, and called fir, was the same with that furnished by Hiram to Solomon for the floor of the Temple (1Kings 6:15), and may have been either "fir" (spruce?) or cypress. The Scripture names of trees are not always well identified. Both were esteemed among the ancients for ship-building, especially the cypress, on account of its lightness, durability, and freedom from the attacks of worms.

Verse 5. - Fir trees of Senti. The name appears in Deuteronomy 3:9 and Song of Solomon 4:8 as Shenir; in 1 Chronicles 5:23 it is spelt as here. From Deuteronomy 3:9 we learn that it was the Amorite name for Hermon, as Sirion was the Sidonian name. In 1 Kings 5:10 Hiram King of Tyro appears as supplying Solomon with the fir and cedar timber mentioned here for the erection of his palace, the house of the forest of Lebanon (1 Kings 7:2). The fir tree was more commonly used for ships, the cedar for houses (Virgil, 'Georg.,' 2:444). The Hebrew for "boards" is unique in its form as a plural with a dual form superadded to indicate that each plank had its counterpart on the other side of the ship.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They constructed
בָּ֣נוּ (bā·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1129: To build

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

your planking
לֻֽחֹתָ֑יִם (lu·ḥō·ṯā·yim)
Noun - md
Strong's 3871: To glisten, a tablet, of stone, wood, metal

with pine trees
בְּרוֹשִׁ֤ים (bə·rō·wō·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1265: A cypress, tree, a lance, a musical instrument

from Senir.
מִשְּׂנִיר֙ (miś·śə·nîr)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8149: Senir -- Amorite name for Mount Hermon

They took
לָקָ֔חוּ (lā·qā·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3947: To take

a cedar
אֶ֤רֶז (’e·rez)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 730: A cedar tree

from Lebanon
מִלְּבָנוֹן֙ (mil·lə·ḇā·nō·wn)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3844: Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel

to make
לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

a mast
תֹּ֖רֶן (tō·ren)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8650: A pole

for you.
עָלָֽיִךְ׃ (‘ā·lā·yiḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against


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