Ezekiel 28:4 bbe — By your wisdom and deep knowledge you have got power for yourself, and put silver and gold in your store-houses:

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"By your wisdom and deep knowledge you have got power for yourself, and put silver and gold in your store-houses:"

— Ezekiel 28:4, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 28 — Context

The word of the Lord came to me again, saying,

Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, This is what the Lord has said: Because your heart has been lifted up, and you have said, I am a god, I am seated on the seat of God in the heart of the seas; but you are man and not God, though you have made your heart as the heart of God:

See, you are wiser than Daniel; there is no secret which is deeper than your knowledge:

By your wisdom and deep knowledge you have got power for yourself, and put silver and gold in your store-houses:

By your great wisdom and by your trade your power is increased, and your heart is lifted up because of your power:

For this cause the Lord has said: Because you have made your heart as the heart of God,

See, I am sending against you strange men, feared among the nations: they will let loose their swords against your bright wisdom, they will make your glory a common thing.

Ezekiel 28:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 28:4 say?

Ezekiel 28:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By your wisdom and deep knowledge you have got power for yourself, and put silver and gold in your store-houses:”

Where is Ezekiel 28:4 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 28:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 28, verse 4.

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 28:4.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 28:4 in?

Ezekiel 28:4 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 28:4?

Ezekiel 28:4 reads (BBE): “By your wisdom and deep knowledge you have got power for yourself, and put silver and gold in your store-houses:” 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.

Ezekiel 28:4 bbe — By your wisdom and deep knowledge you have got power for yourself, and put silver and gold in your store-houses:

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