Ezekiel 27:5
They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.
Original Language Analysis
בְּרוֹשִׁ֤ים
of fir trees
H1265
בְּרוֹשִׁ֤ים
of fir trees
Strong's:
H1265
Word #:
1 of 13
a cypress (?) tree; hence, a lance or a musical instrument (as made of that wood)
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
לֻֽחֹתָ֑יִם
all thy ship boards
H3871
לֻֽחֹתָ֑יִם
all thy ship boards
Strong's:
H3871
Word #:
7 of 13
probably meaning to glisten; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal
לָקָ֔חוּ
they have taken
H3947
לָקָ֔חוּ
they have taken
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
10 of 13
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
Cross References
Historical Context
Phoenician shipbuilding was legendary, and Tyre led in maritime technology. Access to quality timber from Lebanon and Hermon provided materials for superior ships. These ships enabled the trade that made Tyre wealthy. God's detailed knowledge of shipbuilding materials demonstrates that He observes economic and technological details, not just spiritual matters. All life is under His sovereignty.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does God catalog material details rather than focusing only on spiritual matters?
- What does divine knowledge of shipbuilding materials teach about God's comprehensive sovereignty?
- How should awareness that God knows all our resources affect our stewardship?
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Analysis & Commentary
They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir begins cataloging Tyre's shipbuilding materials. Senir was another name for Mount Hermon, source of quality timber. They have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee continues listing materials—cedars from Lebanon were prized for shipbuilding. The detailed catalog demonstrates God's intimate knowledge of Tyre's economy and the care with which He inventories what will be lost in judgment. God knows exactly what we have—every resource, every asset. In judgment, He specifies precisely what will be removed. Nothing escapes His notice.