15 The men of Dedan were thy merchants: and the merchandise of many isles were in thine hands: they brought thee for a present, [a]horns, teeth, and peacocks.

16 They of Aram were thy merchants for the multitude of thy [b]wares: they occupied in thy fairs, with [c]emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and [d]fine linen, and coral, and pearl.

17 They of Judah and of the land of Israel were thy merchants: they brought for thy merchandise wheat of [e]Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and [f]balm.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 27:15 Meaning, Unicorn’s horns, and Elephant’s teeth.
  2. Ezekiel 27:16 Or, works.
  3. Ezekiel 27:16 Or, carbuncle.
  4. Ezekiel 27:16 Or, silk.
  5. Ezekiel 27:17 Where the best wheat grew.
  6. Ezekiel 27:17 Or, turpentine, or, treacle.

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.