Ezekiel 27:8
New International Version
Men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen; your skilled men, Tyre, were aboard as your sailors.

New Living Translation
Your oarsmen came from Sidon and Arvad; your helmsmen were skilled men from Tyre itself.

English Standard Version
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; your skilled men, O Tyre, were in you; they were your pilots.

Berean Standard Bible
The men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains.

King James Bible
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.

New King James Version
“Inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen; Your wise men, O Tyre, were in you; They became your pilots.

New American Standard Bible
“The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; Your wise men, Tyre, were aboard; they were your sailors.

NASB 1995
“The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; Your wise men, O Tyre, were aboard; they were your pilots.

NASB 1977
“The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; Your wise men, O Tyre, were aboard; they were your pilots.

Legacy Standard Bible
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; Your wise men, O Tyre, were aboard; they were your pilots.

Amplified Bible
“The inhabitants of Sidon and [the island] of Arvad were your oarsmen; Your skilled and wise men, O Tyre, were with you; they were your pilots.

Christian Standard Bible
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers. Your wise men were within you, Tyre; they were your captains.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers. Your wise men were within you, Tyre; they were your captains.

American Standard Version
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were thy rowers: thy wise men, O Tyre, were in thee, they were thy pilots.

Contemporary English Version
Men from Sidon and Arvad did the rowing, and your own skilled workers were the captains.

English Revised Version
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy rowers: thy wise men, O Tyre, were in thee, they were thy pilots.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
" 'People from Sidon and Arvad used to row you. Your own skilled people were your sailors.

Good News Translation
Your oarsmen were from the cities of Sidon and Arvad. Your own skillful men were the sailors.

International Standard Version
Your sailors were conscripted from Sidon and Arvad, and your officers served aboard as pilots.

Majority Standard Bible
The men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains.

NET Bible
The leaders of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; your skilled men, O Tyre, were your captains.

New Heart English Bible
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers: your wise men, Tyre, were in you, they were your pilots.

Webster's Bible Translation
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O Tyre, that were in thee, were thy pilots.

World English Bible
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers. Your wise men, Tyre, were in you. They were your pilots.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad have been rowers for you, "" Your wise men, O Tyre, have been in you, "" They [are] your pilots.

Young's Literal Translation
Inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad have been rowers to thee, Thy wise men, O Tyre, have been in thee, They are thy pilots.

Smith's Literal Translation
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were rowers to thee: thy wise, O Tyre, were in thee, they thy sailors.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The inhabitants of Sidon, and the Arabians were thy rowers : thy wise men, O Tyre, were thy pilots.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The inhabitants of Sidon and of Arwad were your rowers. Your wise ones, O Tyre, were your navigators.

New American Bible
Inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen; Your own sages, Tyre, were on board, serving as your sailors.

New Revised Standard Version
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; skilled men of Zemer were within you, they were your pilots.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arwad were your mariners; your wise men, O Tyre, were your pilots.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Dwellers of Tsidon and of Arud were drivers for your oars. Your wise men, Tyre, have been your mariners
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad Were thy rowers; Thy wise men, O Tyre, were in thee, They were thy pilots.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thy princes were the dwellers in Sidon, and the Aradians were thy rowers: thy wise men, O Sor, who were in thee, these were thy pilots.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Lament for Tyre
7Of embroidered fine linen from Egypt they made your sail, which served as your banner. Of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah they made your awning. 8The men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains. 9The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise.…

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 18:17-19
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.”

Jeremiah 25:22
all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;

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.

2 Chronicles 8:18
So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.

Jonah 1:3
Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.

Acts 27:2
We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.

Psalm 48:7
With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish.

Isaiah 2:16
against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel.

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 60:9
Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.

Ezekiel 26:17-18
Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men—she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples! / Now the coastlands tremble on the day of your downfall; the islands in the sea are dismayed by your demise.”’

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.

Zechariah 9:2-4
and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / 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.

Acts 27:41
But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.


Treasury of Scripture

The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were your mariners: your wise men, O Tyrus, that were in you, were your pilots.

Zidon

Genesis 10:15
And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Sidon

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.

Joshua 11:8
And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.

Arvad

Ezekiel 27:11
The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy walls round about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about; they have made thy beauty perfect.

Genesis 10:18
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.

Isaiah 10:9
Is not Calno as Carchemish? is not Hamath as Arpad? is not Samaria as Damascus?

wise

Ezekiel 27:28
The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.

1 Kings 5:6
Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.

1 Kings 9:27
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

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Ezekiel 27
1. The riches and commerce of Tyrus
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The men of Sidon and Arvad
Sidon and Arvad were ancient Phoenician cities known for their maritime prowess. Sidon, one of the oldest Phoenician cities, was renowned for its skilled sailors and shipbuilders. Arvad, an island city, was similarly famed for its naval capabilities. The mention of these cities highlights Tyre's reliance on the best maritime talent available, underscoring its status as a dominant seafaring power. Historically, these cities were part of a network of trade and cultural exchange, contributing to the wealth and influence of Tyre.

were your rowers
Rowers were essential for maneuvering ships, especially in the absence of favorable winds. The use of rowers from Sidon and Arvad suggests that Tyre employed the most skilled labor for its fleet, ensuring efficiency and reliability. This phrase emphasizes the importance of human effort and expertise in achieving success, a principle that resonates with the Christian understanding of stewardship and diligence.

your skilled men, O Tyre
The term "skilled men" refers to individuals with specialized knowledge and abilities. In the context of Tyre, this likely included navigators, shipbuilders, and traders. The Hebrew word for "skilled" often implies wisdom and understanding, qualities that are highly valued in the Bible. This phrase serves as a reminder of the importance of using God-given talents for His glory and the advancement of His purposes.

were aboard
Being "aboard" signifies active participation and involvement in the operations of the ship. It implies readiness and commitment to the task at hand. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as a call to be fully engaged in the work God has set before us, using our gifts and abilities to further His kingdom.

they were your pilots
Pilots were responsible for steering the ship and ensuring it reached its destination safely. This role required not only technical skill but also wisdom and discernment. In a biblical context, the concept of guidance and direction is often associated with God's leading. Just as pilots navigate the seas, believers are called to seek God's guidance in navigating the complexities of life, trusting in His wisdom and sovereignty.

(8) Arvad.--The description now turns to the sailors. The Arvadite is mentioned among the family of Canaan in Genesis 10:18, and corresponds to the Greek Aradus. There were two islands of this name: one in the Persian Gulf, the other (the one here intended) a rocky island north of the coast of Tripoli, on which a city was built like Tyre. The Ph?nician cities of Zidon and Arvad furnished the oarsmen, but Tyre itself the superior captains and pilots.

Verse 8. - The two cities are named as tributaries of Tyro from which she drew her sailors, the Tyrians themselves acting as captains and pilots. Zidon (now Saida) is named in Genesis 10:15 as the firstborn of Canaan, and was older than Tyre itself (Isaiah 23:2, 12). Arvad is identified with the Greek Aradus, the modern Ruad, an island about two miles from the coast, about two miles north of the mouth of the river Eleutheros (Nahr-el-Kebir). It is scarcely a mile in circumference, but was prominent enough to be named here and in Genesis 10:18; 1 Chronicles 1:16. Opposite to it on the mainland was the town of Antaradus. For mariners, the Revised Version gives rowers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The men
יֹשְׁבֵ֤י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Sidon
צִידוֹן֙ (ṣî·ḏō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6721: Sidon -- a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, also a son of Canaan

and Arvad
וְאַרְוַ֔ד (wə·’ar·waḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 719: Arvad -- a city of Phoenicia

were
הָי֥וּ (hā·yū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

your oarsmen.
שָׁטִ֖ים (šā·ṭîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7751: To push forth, to lash, to row, to travel

Your men of skill,
חֲכָמַ֤יִךְ (ḥă·ḵā·ma·yiḵ)
Adjective - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2450: Wise

O Tyre,
צוֹר֙ (ṣō·wr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6865: Tyre -- a Phoenician city

were [there]
הָ֣יוּ (hā·yū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

as your captains.
חֹבְלָֽיִךְ׃ (ḥō·ḇə·lā·yiḵ)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2259: A sailor


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