Ezekiel 27:20 web — Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding.

World English Bible

"Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding."

— Ezekiel 27:20, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

17

Judah, and the land of Israel, they were your traffickers: they traded for your merchandise wheat of Minnith, and confections, and honey, and oil, and balm.

18

Damascus was your merchant for the multitude of your handiworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool.

19

Vedan and Javan traded with yarn for your wares: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were among your merchandise.

20

Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding.

21

Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they were the merchants of your hand; in lambs, and rams, and goats, in these were they your merchants.

22

The traffickers of Sheba and Raamah, they were your traffickers; they traded for your wares with the chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.

23

Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur [and] Chilmad, were your traffickers.

Ezekiel 27:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 27:20 say?
Ezekiel 27:20 in the World English Bible reads: “Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding.”
Where is Ezekiel 27:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 20.
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 27:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:20 in?
Ezekiel 27:20 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 27:20?
Ezekiel 27:20 reads (WEB): “Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding.” 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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