EZEKIEL 27:16 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.”
Edom was your trader in emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and ruby, cataloguing luxury goods that would have appealed to royal courts and the wealthy. The specific mention of purple and embroidered work connects to Tyre's own adornment (mentioned in verse 7), suggesting that she both produced and consumed luxury goods. The variety of materials—mineral (emerald, ruby), vegetable (coral), and textile (linen)—demonstrates the breadth of Tyre's commercial networks.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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