Ezekiel 27:5 kjv — They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.

King James Version

"They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee."

— Ezekiel 27:5, King James Version

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Ezekiel 27 — Context

2

Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus;

3

And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, which art a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord God; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I am of perfect beauty.

4

Thy borders are in the midst of the seas, thy builders have perfected thy beauty.

5

They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.

6

Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim.

7

Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.

8

The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.

Ezekiel 27:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 27:5 say?
Ezekiel 27:5 in the King James Version reads: “They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.”
Where is Ezekiel 27:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 27:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, verse 5.
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 27:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 27:5 in?
Ezekiel 27:5 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 27:5?
Ezekiel 27:5 reads (KJV): “They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.” 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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