Ezekiel 27:29 cpdv — And all who were handling the oar will descend from their ships; the sailors and all the navigators of the sea will sta…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And all who were handling the oar will descend from their ships; the sailors and all the navigators of the sea will stand upon the land. "

— Ezekiel 27:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

26

Your rowers have brought you into many waters. The south wind has worn you down in the heart of the sea.

27

Your riches, and your treasures, and your versatile equipment, your sailors and your navigators, who handle your goods and who were first among your people, likewise your men of war, who were among you, and your entire multitude that is in your midst: they will fall in the heart of the sea on the day of your ruin.

28

Your fleets will be disturbed by the sound of an outcry from your navigators.

29

And all who were handling the oar will descend from their ships; the sailors and all the navigators of the sea will stand upon the land.

30

And they will howl over you with a great voice, and they will cry out with bitterness. And they will cast dust upon their heads, and they will be sprinkled with ashes.

31

And they will shave their heads because of you, and they will be wrapped in haircloth. And they will weep for you with bitterness of soul, with a very bitter weeping.

32

And they will take up a mournful verse over you, and they will lament you: ‘What city is like Tyre, which has become mute in the midst of the sea?’

Ezekiel 27:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 27:29 say?
Ezekiel 27:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And all who were handling the oar will descend from their ships; the sailors and all the navigators of the sea will stand upon the land. ”
Where is Ezekiel 27:29 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 29.
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 27:29.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:29 in?
Ezekiel 27:29 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 27:29?
Ezekiel 27:29 reads (CPDV): “And all who were handling the oar will descend from their ships; the sailors and all the navigators of the sea will stand upon the land. ” 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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