Ezekiel 27:31 net — they will tear out their hair because of you and put on sackcloth, and they will weep bitterly over you with intense mo…

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"they will tear out their hair because of you and put on sackcloth, and they will weep bitterly over you with intense mourning."

— Ezekiel 27:31, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

28

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

29

They will descend from their ships– all who handle the oar, the sailors and all the sea captains– they will stand on the land.

30

They will lament loudly over you and cry bitterly. They will throw dust on their heads and roll in the ashes;

31

they will tear out their hair because of you and put on sackcloth, and they will weep bitterly over you with intense mourning.

32

As they wail they will lament over you, chanting:“Who was like Tyre, like a tower in the midst of the sea?”

33

When your products went out from the seas, you satisfied many peoples; with the abundance of your wealth and merchandise you enriched the kings of the earth.

34

Now you are wrecked by the seas, in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and all your company have sunk along with you.

Ezekiel 27:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 27:31 say?
Ezekiel 27:31 in the NET Bible reads: “they will tear out their hair because of you and put on sackcloth, and they will weep bitterly over you with intense mourning.”
Where is Ezekiel 27:31 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 31.
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 27:31.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:31 in?
Ezekiel 27:31 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 27:31?
Ezekiel 27:31 reads (NET): “they will tear out their hair because of you and put on sackcloth, and they will weep bitterly over you with intense mourning.” 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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