Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “’You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. New Living Translation “Son of man, sing this funeral song for the king of Tyre. Give him this message from the Sovereign LORD: “You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and exquisite in beauty. English Standard Version “Son of man, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the Lord GOD: “You were the signet of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Berean Standard Bible “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. King James Bible Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. New King James Version “Son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “You were the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. New American Standard Bible “Son of man, take up a song of mourning over the king of Tyre and say to him, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “You had the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. NASB 1995 “Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “You had the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. NASB 1977 “Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “You had the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Legacy Standard Bible “Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre and say to him, ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “You had the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Amplified Bible “Son of man, take up a dirge (funeral poem to be sung) for the king of Tyre and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “You had the full measure of perfection and the finishing touch [of completeness], Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, lament for the king of Tyre and say to him, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, lament for the king of Tyre and say to him: This is what the Lord GOD says: You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. American Standard Version Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, sing a funeral song for the king of Tyre and tell him I am saying: At one time, you were perfect, intelligent, and good-looking. English Revised Version Son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD: Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, sing a funeral song for the ruler of Tyre. Tell him, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: You were the perfect example, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Good News Translation "Mortal man," he said, "grieve for the fate that is waiting for the king of Tyre. Tell him what I, the Sovereign LORD, am saying: You were once an example of perfection. How wise and handsome you were! International Standard Version "Son of Man, start singing this lamentation for the king of Tyre. Tell him, 'This is what the Lord GOD says: "You served as my model, my example of complete wisdom and perfect beauty. Majority Standard Bible ?Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ?You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. NET Bible "Son of man, sing a lament for the king of Tyre, and say to him, 'This is what the sovereign LORD says: "'You were the sealer of perfection, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. New Heart English Bible "Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and tell him, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "You seal up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Webster's Bible Translation Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. World English Bible “Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and tell him, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “You were the seal of full measure, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Son of man, lift up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, "" And you have said to him, Thus said Lord YHWH: You are sealing up a measurement, "" Full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Young's Literal Translation 'Son of man, lift up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, And thou hast said to him: Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Thou art sealing up a measurement, Full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Smith's Literal Translation Son of man, lift up a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Thou didst seal up the measure full of wisdom and complete of beauty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd say to him: Thus saith the Lord God: Thou wast the seal of resemblance, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Catholic Public Domain Version and you shall say to him: Thus says the Lord God: You were the seal of similitudes, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. New American Bible Son of man, raise a lament over the king of Tyre, and say to him: Thus says the Lord GOD: You were a seal of perfection, full of wisdom, perfect in beauty. New Revised Standard Version Mortal, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the Lord GOD: You were the signet of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the LORD God: You were the seal of wisdom and the crown of beauty. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Son of man, lament a lamentation for the King of Tyre and say to him, ‘Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: “You are the seal of the likeness of the word of wisdom, and a crown of glory OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, and say unto him: Thus saith the Lord GOD: Thou seal most accurate, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty, Brenton Septuagint Translation Son of man, take up a lamentation for the prince of Tyre, and say to him, Thus saith the Lord God; Thou art a seal of resemblance, and crown of beauty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament over the King of Tyre11Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 12“Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 13You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.… Cross References Isaiah 14:12-15 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... Revelation 12:7-9 Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” / The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, / but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” ... Revelation 18:7 As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ Isaiah 31:3 But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. Daniel 5:18-23 As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. / Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished. / But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. ... 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. Revelation 13:4-6 They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?” / The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. Job 38:4-7 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ... 1 Timothy 3:6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil. Isaiah 13:19 And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. Revelation 17:4-5 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. / And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Genesis 2:12 And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. Isaiah 23:8-9 Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are renowned on the earth? / The LORD of Hosts planned it, to defile all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the renowned of the earth. Treasury of Scripture Son of man, take up a lamentation on the king of Tyrus, and say to him, Thus said the Lord GOD; You seal up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. take up Ezekiel 28:2 Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God: Ezekiel 19:1,14 Moreover take thou up a lamentation for the princes of Israel, … Ezekiel 26:17 And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city, which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their terror to be on all that haunt it! Thou sealest Ezekiel 28:2-5 Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God: … Ezekiel 27:3,4 And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, which art a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I am of perfect beauty… Romans 15:28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. full Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Isaiah 10:13 For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: Jeremiah 9:22 Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none shall gather them. Jump to Previous Accurate Beauty Completely Full Lamentation Perfect Perfection Raise Seal Song Sovereign Sum Tyre Tyrus WisdomJump to Next Accurate Beauty Completely Full Lamentation Perfect Perfection Raise Seal Song Sovereign Sum Tyre Tyrus WisdomEzekiel 28 1. God's judgment upon the prince of Tyrus for his sacrilegious pride11. A lamentation of his great glory corrupted by Sidon 20. The judgment of Zion 24. The restoration of Israel Son of man This phrase is a common designation for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a prophet. It underscores the contrast between the divine message he delivers and his human nature. The term is used extensively in the book of Ezekiel, highlighting the prophet's role as a representative of humanity before God. take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says You were the seal of perfection full of wisdom and perfect in beauty Connections to other scripture Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. He is the one delivering God's message in this passage. 2. King of Tyre The earthly ruler of the city of Tyre, a wealthy and influential city-state known for its commerce and trade. The king is the subject of God's lament through Ezekiel. 3. Tyre An ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth, trade, and strategic location. It was a powerful maritime city during Ezekiel's time. 4. God (Yahweh) The sovereign Lord who speaks through Ezekiel, delivering a message of judgment and lamentation. 5. Lament A form of poetic expression of mourning or sorrow, often used in the Bible to convey God's judgment or the consequences of sin. Teaching Points The Danger of PrideThe king of Tyre's downfall serves as a warning against pride and self-exaltation. Believers are called to humility, recognizing that all wisdom and beauty come from God. The Illusion of Perfection Earthly perfection and wisdom are fleeting and can lead to a false sense of security. True perfection is found only in Christ. God's Sovereignty Over Nations The lament demonstrates God's control over nations and leaders. No power is beyond His reach, and He will hold all accountable. The Role of Lament in Scripture Lament is a powerful tool for expressing sorrow and repentance. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the need for God's mercy. Wisdom and Beauty as Gifts Wisdom and beauty are gifts from God meant to glorify Him, not ourselves. We should use these gifts to serve others and advance God's kingdom.(12) Thou sealest up the sum.--Thou markest it as complete or perfect. (Comp. Daniel 9:24; Job 9:7.) The word for sum occurs only here and in Ezekiel 43:10, where it refers to the well measured and arranged building of the Temple.Verse 12. - Thou sealest up the sum, etc. The noun is found only there and in Ezekiel 43:10, where it is translated "pattern," but is cognate with the word rendered" tale" (equivalent to "measure") of Exodus 5:13, and "measure" in Ezekiel 45:11. The probable meaning is, Thou settest the seal to thy completeness (perfection). Thou deemest that thou hast attained the consummation of all beauty and wisdom. The LXX. and the Vulgate give, "Thou art a seal;" and this suggests a parallelism with Jeremiah's works to Coniah (Jeremiah 22:24). The words were, of course, written with a keen irony. This was what the King of Tyro thought of himself. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֕ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being take up שָׂ֥א (śā) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take a lament קִינָ֖ה (qî·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7015: An elegy, dirge for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Tyre צ֑וֹר (ṣō·wr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6865: Tyre -- a Phoenician city and tell וְאָמַ֣רְתָּ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say him לּ֗וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew that this is what כֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘You אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you were the seal חוֹתֵ֣ם (ḥō·w·ṯêm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 2856: To seal, affix a seal, seal up of perfection, תָּכְנִ֔ית (tā·ḵə·nîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8508: Admeasurement, consummation full of מָלֵ֥א (mā·lê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully wisdom חָכְמָ֖ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom and perfect וּכְלִ֥יל (ū·ḵə·lîl) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 3632: Complete, the whole, as, fully in beauty. יֹֽפִי׃ (yō·p̄î) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3308: Beauty Links Ezekiel 28:12 NIVEzekiel 28:12 NLT Ezekiel 28:12 ESV Ezekiel 28:12 NASB Ezekiel 28:12 KJV Ezekiel 28:12 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 28:12 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 28:12 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 28:12 French Bible Ezekiel 28:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 28:12 Son of man take up a lamentation (Ezek. 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