Ezekiel 27:17 bbe — Judah and the land of Israel were your traders; they gave grain of Minnith and sweet cakes and honey and oil and perfum…

Bible in Basic English

"Judah and the land of Israel were your traders; they gave grain of Minnith and sweet cakes and honey and oil and perfume for your goods."

— Ezekiel 27:17, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

14

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

15

The men of Rodan were your traders: a great number of sea-lands did business with you: they gave you horns of ivory and ebony as an offering.

16

Edom did business with you because of the great number of things which you made; they gave emeralds, purple, and needlework, and the best linen and coral and rubies for your goods.

17

Judah and the land of Israel were your traders; they gave grain of Minnith and sweet cakes and honey and oil and perfume for your goods.

18

Damascus did business with you because of the great amount of your wealth, with wine of Helbon and white wool.

19

... for your goods: they gave polished iron and spices for your goods.

20

Dedan did trade with you in cloths for the backs of horses.

Ezekiel 27:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 27:17 say?
Ezekiel 27:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Judah and the land of Israel were your traders; they gave grain of Minnith and sweet cakes and honey and oil and perfume for your goods.”
Where is Ezekiel 27:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 17.
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 27:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:17 in?
Ezekiel 27:17 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 27:17?
Ezekiel 27:17 reads (BBE): “Judah and the land of Israel were your traders; they gave grain of Minnith and sweet cakes and honey and oil and perfume for your goods.” 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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