Ezekiel 27:25 net — The ships of Tarshish were the transports for your merchandise.“‘So you were filled and weighed down in the heart of th…

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"The ships of Tarshish were the transports for your merchandise.“‘So you were filled and weighed down in the heart of the seas."

— Ezekiel 27:25, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

22

The merchants of Sheba and Raamah engaged in trade with you; they traded the best kinds of spices along with precious stones and gold for your products.

23

Haran, Kanneh, Eden, merchants from Sheba, Asshur, and Kilmad were your clients.

24

They traded with you choice garments, purple clothes and embroidered work, and multicolored carpets, bound and reinforced with cords; these were among your merchandise.

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The ships of Tarshish were the transports for your merchandise.“‘So you were filled and weighed down in the heart of the seas.

26

Your rowers have brought you into surging waters. The east wind has wrecked you in the heart of the seas.

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Your wealth, products, and merchandise, your sailors and captains, your ship’s carpenters, your merchants, and all your fighting men within you, along with all your crew who are in you, will fall into the heart of the seas on the day of your downfall.

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At the sound of your captains’ cry the waves will surge;

Ezekiel 27:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 27:25 say?
Ezekiel 27:25 in the NET Bible reads: “The ships of Tarshish were the transports for your merchandise.“‘So you were filled and weighed down in the heart of the seas.”
Where is Ezekiel 27:25 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 25.
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 27:25.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:25 in?
Ezekiel 27:25 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 27:25?
Ezekiel 27:25 reads (NET): “The ships of Tarshish were the transports for your merchandise.“‘So you were filled and weighed down in the heart of the seas.” 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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