Ezekiel 27:11 bbe — The men of Arvad in your army were on your walls, and were watchmen in your towers, hanging up their arms on your walls…

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"The men of Arvad in your army were on your walls, and were watchmen in your towers, hanging up their arms on your walls round about; they made you completely beautiful."

— Ezekiel 27:11, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

8

The people of Zidon and Arvad were your boatmen; the wise men of Zemer were in you; they were guiding your ships;

9

The responsible men of Gebal and its wise men were in you, making your boards watertight: all the ships of the sea with their seamen were in you trading in your goods.

10

Cush and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war, hanging up their body-covers and head-dresses of war in you: they gave you your glory.

11

The men of Arvad in your army were on your walls, and were watchmen in your towers, hanging up their arms on your walls round about; they made you completely beautiful.

12

Tarshish did business with you because of the great amount of your wealth; they gave silver, iron, tin, and lead for your goods.

13

Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your traders; they gave living men and brass vessels for your goods.

14

The people of Togarmah gave horses and war-horses and transport beasts for your goods.

Ezekiel 27:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 27:11 say?
Ezekiel 27:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The men of Arvad in your army were on your walls, and were watchmen in your towers, hanging up their arms on your walls round about; they made you completely beautiful.”
Where is Ezekiel 27:11 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 11.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 27:11.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:11 in?
Ezekiel 27:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 27:11?
Ezekiel 27:11 reads (BBE): “The men of Arvad in your army were on your walls, and were watchmen in your towers, hanging up their arms on your walls round about; they made you completely beautiful.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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