The term "traffick" in the Bible generally refers to trade, commerce, or the exchange of goods and services. It is often used in the context of economic activity and can carry both neutral and negative connotations depending on the context in which it appears. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of traffick is primarily associated with the activities of merchants and traders, as well as the moral and ethical implications of such activities.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, traffick is frequently mentioned in relation to the prosperity and wealth of nations and cities. Ezekiel 28:5, for example, speaks of the king of Tyre, whose "great skill in trading" led to the accumulation of wealth: "By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it." Here, traffick is associated with pride and the moral dangers of wealth.

Ezekiel 27 provides a detailed account of the extensive trade network of Tyre, describing its merchants and the variety of goods exchanged. Verses 12-13 state: "Tarshish was your trading partner because of your abundant wealth of every kind; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise. Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants; they exchanged slaves and bronze articles for your wares." This passage highlights the complexity and reach of ancient commerce, as well as the inclusion of human trafficking as part of the trade.

Moral and Ethical Implications

The Bible often addresses the moral and ethical dimensions of traffick, particularly when it involves exploitation or injustice. Proverbs 31:8-9 urges believers to "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." This call to justice implies a condemnation of any form of traffick that exploits or oppresses the vulnerable.

In the New Testament, while the specific term "traffick" is less frequently used, the principles governing ethical trade and commerce are evident. Jesus' cleansing of the temple, as recorded in Matthew 21:12-13, is a powerful statement against the corrupt practices of those who turned a place of worship into a "den of robbers." This act underscores the importance of integrity and righteousness in all forms of economic activity.

Spiritual Symbolism

Traffick can also carry a spiritual symbolism in the Bible, representing the exchange of spiritual truths or the spread of the Gospel. In Matthew 25:14-30, the Parable of the Talents illustrates the concept of spiritual traffick, where servants are entrusted with resources to trade and multiply for their master's benefit. This parable emphasizes the responsibility of believers to use their God-given gifts and opportunities to further the Kingdom of God.

Conclusion

While the Bible acknowledges the necessity and benefits of commerce, it consistently warns against the moral pitfalls associated with traffick, such as greed, exploitation, and pride. Believers are called to engage in trade and economic activities with integrity, justice, and a heart aligned with God's principles.3667. Kna'an -- a son of Ham, also his desc. and their land West ...
... Canaan, merchant, traffic From kana'; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the
country inhabited by him -- Canaan, merchant, traffick. see HEBREW kana'. ...
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5503. sachar -- to go around or about, travel about
... A primitive root; to travel round (specifically as a pedlar); intensively, to palpitate
-- go about, merchant(-man), occupy with, pant, trade, traffick. ...
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Germantown, Pennsylvania.
... These are the reasons why we are against the traffick of men Body, as followeth:
Is there any that would be done or handled at this manner? ...
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Commerce
... paid by retail and wholesale importers, the words, literally rendered, indicating
as a source of revenue that "from the traders and from the traffick of the ...
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Joseph and his Brethren
... youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are
true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the ...
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Traffick (4 Occurrences)
...Traffick (4 Occurrences). ... Ezekiel 17:4 He cropped off the top of his young twigs,
and carried it into a land of traffick; he set it in a city of merchants. ...
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Trafficked (7 Occurrences)

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Traffic (12 Occurrences)

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