Ezekiel 27:2 cpdv — “You, therefore, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“You, therefore, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre. "

— Ezekiel 27:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“You, therefore, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre.

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And you shall say to Tyre, which lives at the entrance to the sea, which is the marketplace of the peoples for the many islands: Thus says the Lord God: O Tyre, you have said, ‘I am of perfect beauty,

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for I have been positioned at the heart of the sea!’ Your neighbors, who built you, have filled up your beauty.

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They constructed you with spruce from Senir, with all the planks of the sea. They have taken cedars from Lebanon, so that they might make a mast for you.

Ezekiel 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 27:2 say?
Ezekiel 27:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““You, therefore, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre. ”
Where is Ezekiel 27:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 2.
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 27:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:2 in?
Ezekiel 27:2 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 27:2?
Ezekiel 27:2 reads (CPDV): ““You, therefore, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre. ” 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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