15 Men of Dedan[a](A) were also your merchants; many coasts and islands were your regular markets. They brought back ivory tusks(B) and ebony as your payment. 16 Aram[b] was your trading partner because of your numerous products. They exchanged turquoise,[c] purple and embroidered cloth, fine linen, coral,[d] and rubies[e] for your merchandise. 17 Judah and the land of Israel were your merchants. They exchanged wheat from Minnith,(C) meal,[f] honey, oil, and balm, for your goods.

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Footnotes

  1. 27:15 LXX reads Rhodes
  2. 27:16 Some Hb mss, Aq, Syr read Edom
  3. 27:16 Hb obscure
  4. 27:16 Hb obscure
  5. 27:16 Hb obscure
  6. 27:17 Or resin; Hb obscure

15 “‘The men of Rhodes[a](A) traded with you, and many coastlands(B) were your customers; they paid you with ivory(C) tusks and ebony.

16 “‘Aram[b](D) did business with you because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise,(E) purple fabric, embroidered work, fine linen,(F) coral(G) and rubies for your merchandise.

17 “‘Judah and Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat(H) from Minnith(I) and confections,[c] honey, olive oil and balm(J) for your wares.(K)

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 27:15 Septuagint; Hebrew Dedan
  2. Ezekiel 27:16 Most Hebrew manuscripts; some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac Edom
  3. Ezekiel 27:17 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.