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Ezekiel 27:7 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezekiel 27:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 27 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. blue: or, purple and scarlet”
Ezekiel 27:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 27:7
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—The ship metaphor continues with Tyre's sails and awnings. The Hebrew shesh berikmah miMitzrayim (שֵׁשׁ בְּרִקְמָה מִמִּצְרַיִם, "fine linen with embroidery from Egypt") describes expensive fabric. Egyptian linen was the ancient world's finest—white, strong, and finely woven, perfect for sails. "That which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail" (mifrasekh, מִפְרָשֵׂךְ) indicates the ship's primary sail, its identifying banner visible ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 27:7
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“which is brought from Tarshish”
“purple”
“Tarshish”
“and those who weave white cloth”
“each drove at a price.”
“with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.”
“and Tarshish”