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These were your traffickers in choice wares, in wrappings of blue and embroidered work, and in chests of rich clothing, bound with cords and made of cedar, among your merchandise.
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A Picture of Opulence
This verse paints a vivid picture of Tyre's immense wealth by listing luxury goods like blue embroidered fabrics and rich apparel. Commentators discuss the specific details, such as whether the chests were literally made of cedar or simply 'strong,' but all agree the items represent the height of opulence and sophisticated international trade.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The thread broken at Ezekiel 27:8 is taken up, and the various nations are enumerated which traded with Tyre.
Ezekiel 27:12. …
19th Century
Anglican
All sorts of things.— The margin, excellent things, is better. The word means “that which is perfect.” In Ezekiel 23:12 i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These were thy merchants in all sorts of things Either all before mentioned throughout the chapter, or rather those …
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