Ezekiel 28:5 kjva — By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy ric…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:"

— Ezekiel 28:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 28 — Context

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Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord God; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:

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Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:

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With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:

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By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:

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Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Because thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God;

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Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.

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They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the deaths of them that are slain in the midst of the seas.

Ezekiel 28:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 28:5 say?
Ezekiel 28:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:”
Where is Ezekiel 28:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 28:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 28, 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 28:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 28:5 in?
Ezekiel 28:5 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 28:5?
Ezekiel 28:5 reads (KJVA): “By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:” 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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