Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Damascus did business with you because of your many products and great wealth of goods. They offered wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar New Living Translation “Damascus sent merchants to buy your rich variety of goods, bringing wine from Helbon and white wool from Zahar. English Standard Version Damascus did business with you for your abundant goods, because of your great wealth of every kind; wine of Helbon and wool of Sahar Berean Standard Bible Because of your many products and your great wealth of goods, Damascus traded with you wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar, Berean Literal Bible Damascus traded with you for the abundance of your works, from the abundance of all your wealth—with wine of Helbon and with wool of Sahar. King James Bible Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool. New King James Version Damascus was your merchant because of the abundance of goods you made, because of your many luxury items, with the wine of Helbon and with white wool. New American Standard Bible Damascus was your customer because of the abundance of your goods, because of the abundance of all kinds of wealth, because of the wine of Helbon and white wool. NASB 1995 “Damascus was your customer because of the abundance of your goods, because of the abundance of all kinds of wealth, because of the wine of Helbon and white wool. NASB 1977 “Damascus was your customer because of the abundance of your goods, because of the abundance of all kinds of wealth, because of the wine of Helbon and white wool. Legacy Standard Bible Damascus was your customer because of the abundance of your goods, because of the abundance of all kinds of wealth, because of the wine of Helbon and white wool. Amplified Bible Damascus traded with you because of the abundance of your handiworks and the immense wealth of every kind, with the wine of Helbon [Aleppo] and the white wool [of Sachar in Syria]. Berean Annotated Bible Because of your many products and your great wealth of goods, Damascus (well-watered land) traded with you wine from Helbon (fertile), wool from Zahar, Christian Standard Bible Damascus was also your trading partner because of your numerous products and your abundant wealth of every kind, trading in wine from Helbon and white wool. Holman Christian Standard Bible Damascus was also your trading partner because of your numerous products and your great wealth of every kind, trading in wine from Helbon and white wool. American Standard Version Damascus was thy merchant for the multitude of thy handiworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool. Contemporary English Version The people of Damascus saw what you had to offer and brought you wine from Helbon and wool from Zahar. English Revised Version Damascus was thy merchant for the multitude of thy handyworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches; with the wine of Helbon, and white wool. GOD'S WORD® Translation People from Damascus traded with you because you had so many products. They exchanged wine from Helbon and wool from Sahar. International Standard Version "Because you have so much to sell and are so rich, Damascus has been your trading partner, exchanging wine from Helbon, unbleached wool, NET Bible Damascus was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods and of all your wealth: wine from Helbon, white wool from Zahar, New Heart English Bible Damascus was your merchant for the multitude of your handiworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool. Webster's Bible Translation Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBecause of your many products and your great wealth of goods, Damascus traded with you wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar, World English Bible “‘“Damascus was your merchant for the multitude of your handiworks by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDamascus [is] your merchant, "" For the abundance of your works, "" Because of the abundance of all wealth, "" For wine of Helbon, and white wool. Berean Literal Bible Damascus traded with you for the abundance of your works, from the abundance of all your wealth—with wine of Helbon and with wool of Sahar. Young's Literal Translation Damascus is thy merchant, For the abundance of thy works, Because of the abundance of all wealth, For wine of Helbon, and white wool. Smith's Literal Translation Damascus thy merchant in the multitude of thy works from the multitude of all riches, with wine of Helbon and wool of whiteness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe men of Damascus were thy merchants in the multitude of thy works, in the multitude of divers riches, in rich wine, in wool of the best colour. Catholic Public Domain Version The Damascene was your trader in the multitude of your works, in greatly diverse wealth, in rich wine, in wool with the finest coloring. New American Bible Damascus traded with you for your many wares, so great was your wealth, exchanging Helbon wine and Zahar wool. New Revised Standard Version Damascus traded with you for your abundant goods—because of your great wealth of every kind—wine of Helbon, and white wool. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDamascus was your market place in the multitude of your products and your wealth; she traded with good wine and white wool. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Darmsuq was in the place of your merchandise and of a multitude of your works, and the multitude of your wealth, with heavenly wine and with white wool OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Damascus was thy merchant for the multitude of thy wealth, by reason of the multitude of all riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool. Brenton Septuagint Translation The people of Damascus were thy merchants by reason of the abundance of all thy power; wine out of Chelbon, and wool from Miletus; and they brought wine into thy market. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament for Tyre…17Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise. 18Because of your many products and your great wealth of goods, Damascus traded with you wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar, 19and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise.… Cross References Because of your many products and your great wealth of goods Ezekiel 26:12 They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise. They will demolish your walls, tear down your beautiful homes, and throw your stones and timber and soil into the water. Revelation 18:11-13 And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves. 1 Kings 10:22 For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. Damascus traded with you Ezekiel 16:29 So you extended your promiscuity to Chaldea, the land of merchants—but even with this you were not satisfied! Isaiah 8:4 For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.” Jeremiah 49:23-24 Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. / Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. wine from Helbon Isaiah 25:6 On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. Hosea 14:7 They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. Songs 7:9 and your mouth like the finest wine. May it flow smoothly to my beloved, gliding gently over lips and teeth. wool from Zahar 2 Kings 3:4 Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. Ezekiel 34:3 You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. Proverbs 31:13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. Isaiah 23:8 Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are renowned on the earth? Isaiah 23:1-3 This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. Isaiah 23:11 The LORD has stretched out His hand over the sea; He has made kingdoms tremble. He has given a command that the strongholds of Canaan be destroyed. Isaiah 23:17 And at the end of seventy years, the LORD will restore Tyre. Then she will return to hire as a prostitute and sell herself to all the kingdoms on the face of the earth. Treasury of Scripture Damascus was your merchant in the multitude of the wares of your making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool. Damascus Genesis 15:2 And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? 1 Kings 11:24,25 And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus… Isaiah 7:8 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people. Jump to Previous Abundance Abundant Business Customer Damascus Dealt Goods Great Handiworks Kind Kinds Making Merchant Multitude Products Reason Riches Substance Trafficked Wares Wealth White Wine Wool WorksJump to Next Abundance Abundant Business Customer Damascus Dealt Goods Great Handiworks Kind Kinds Making Merchant Multitude Products Reason Riches Substance Trafficked Wares Wealth White Wine Wool WorksEzekiel 27 1. The riches and commerce of Tyrus26. The great and irrecoverable fall thereof Because of your many products and your great wealth of goods This phrase highlights the prosperity and economic strength of Tyre, a prominent ancient Phoenician city known for its trade and commerce. Tyre's wealth was largely due to its strategic location along the Mediterranean Sea, which facilitated trade with various nations. The city's prosperity is a recurring theme in Ezekiel, emphasizing the material wealth that often led to pride and eventual downfall. This wealth is reminiscent of other biblical warnings against the dangers of relying on material riches, as seen in Proverbs 11:28 and 1 Timothy 6:9-10. Damascus traded with you wine from Helbon wool from Zahar Persons / Places / Events 1. DamascusAn ancient city, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, known for its trade and commerce. In Ezekiel 27, it is depicted as a trading partner of Tyre, exchanging goods and wealth. 2. Tyre A prominent ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and maritime trade. Ezekiel 27 is a lamentation over Tyre, describing its extensive trade network and eventual downfall. 3. Helbon A location known for its high-quality wine, mentioned here as part of the trade goods exchanged with Tyre. It highlights the luxury and wealth involved in Tyre's trading activities. 4. White Wool A valuable commodity in ancient times, used for making fine garments. Its mention signifies the high-quality goods that were part of Tyre's trade. 5. Ezekiel A prophet of God who delivered messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. His prophecies often included vivid imagery and symbolic language. Teaching Points The Fleeting Nature of WealthThe passage reminds us that material wealth and prosperity are temporary and can lead to pride and downfall if not grounded in righteousness. God's Sovereignty Over Nations Just as God judged Tyre and Damascus, He remains sovereign over all nations today. This calls for humility and recognition of His ultimate authority. The Dangers of Pride Tyre's pride in its wealth and trade led to its downfall. Believers are cautioned to guard against pride and to seek humility before God. The Importance of Righteous Trade The passage highlights the importance of ethical and fair trade practices, reminding us to conduct our business dealings with integrity. Trust in God, Not in Riches The ultimate security and hope for believers lie in God, not in material possessions or economic success. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 27:18?2. How does Ezekiel 27:18 illustrate the importance of fair trade in business? 3. What lessons can we learn from Tyre's trading practices in Ezekiel 27:18? 4. How does Ezekiel 27:18 connect to Proverbs' teachings on honest commerce? 5. How can Ezekiel 27:18 guide Christians in ethical business dealings today? 6. What role does integrity play in trade according to Ezekiel 27:18? 7. What does Ezekiel 27:18 reveal about the trade relationships in ancient biblical times? 8. How does Ezekiel 27:18 reflect the economic importance of Damascus in biblical history? 9. What theological message is conveyed through the trade descriptions in Ezekiel 27:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 27? 11. Why does Ezekiel 27 portray Tyre as uniquely splendid when other contemporary sources suggest rivals of similar influence? 12. In Ezekiel 27, how can the prophecy of Tyre's total destruction be reconciled with historical evidence that Tyre persisted for centuries? 13. Isaiah 27:7-9 describes collective punishment or forgiveness--does this conflict with other Old Testament texts emphasizing individual responsibility (e.g., Ezekiel 18)? 14. In Ezekiel 27:12-23, are the extensive trade routes and goods mentioned supported by archaeological findings? What Does Ezekiel 27:18 Mean Because of your many productsTyre’s wharves were stacked high with every kind of merchandise, and Ezekiel treats those goods as historical fact, not poetic exaggeration. In the flow of the chapter (Ezekiel 27:3-13), the prophet has already listed metals from Tarshish, slaves and bronze from Javan, horses from Togarmah, and ivory from Cush. The point is clear: • God had blessed Tyre with abundant opportunities for commerce (compare Deuteronomy 8:18). • The city used that blessing to exalt itself instead of exalting the Giver (Isaiah 23:9). • Just as the merchants of Revelation 18:11 - 17 weep over fallen Babylon, Tyre’s downfall will cause economic shockwaves. and your great wealth of goods The accumulation of wealth is not condemned in itself—Abraham and Job were wealthy—but trusting in wealth invites judgment. Ezekiel later repeats the charge: “By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself… but your heart has grown proud because of your wealth” (Ezekiel 28:4-5). Notice the pattern: • Provision → Pride (Proverbs 18:11). • Pride → Presumption (James 4:13-14). • Presumption → Peril (Proverbs 11:4). Tyre illustrates the danger Jesus warned of: “What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world yet forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26). Damascus traded with you Damascus, a key city on the overland caravan routes, willingly entered Tyre’s orbit because the profits were irresistible. Alliances built purely on commerce, however, prove fragile. Isaiah 17:1 foretells that “Damascus will cease to be a city,” showing that no earthly market partner can shield itself from divine judgment. Likewise, Acts 9:2 hints that Damascus was still a bustling hub centuries later, yet spiritual need remained its greatest deficit. wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar Helbon, located north of Damascus, produced a vintage prized by kings (cf. Song of Songs 1:2 for the symbolism of fine wine). Zahar’s wool was equally luxurious, likely dyed in striking colors (compare “crimson wool” in Hebrews 9:19). These items highlight three truths: • Tyre specialized in luxury, not necessities—echoing Amos 6:4-6, where indulgence dulls concern for righteousness. • Even high-quality goods cannot avert God’s decree; when judgment comes, “their silver and their gold will not be able to deliver them” (Zephaniah 1:18). • The Lord notices every detail of our commerce; He records not only the wine and the wool but also the motives behind the trade (1 Chronicles 28:9). summary Ezekiel 27:18 shows Tyre at the height of its commercial glory: diverse products, staggering wealth, strategic partnerships, and luxury commodities. Yet the verse also exposes the city’s true vulnerability—trust in riches rather than in the righteous God. The literal record of Tyre’s trade routes becomes a lasting warning: any society that prizes profit above obedience will eventually face the Judge who weighs both merchandise and hearts. (18) Wine of Helbon.--Helbon is identified with a village of the same name, three and a half hours north of Damascus, rich in ruins, and still devoted to the culture of the vine, from which the costliest wine of the country was made. It was probably the same with the wine of Chalybon, so much prized in Persia.Verse 18. - Damascus. The chief expert of the great capital of Syria was the wine of Helbon. The name occurs only here in the Old Testament. The LXX. gives Chel-ben; the Vulgate, as if it described the quality of the wine, vinum pingue. It has been identified with Aleppo and with Chaly-ben, but both of these places are too remote from Damascus, and Mr. J. R. Porter ('Dict. Bible,' s.v.) finds it in a place a few miles from Damascus, still bearing the name, and famous as producing the finest grapes in Syria. Strabo (Ezekiel 15. p. 735) names the wine of Chalybon as the favorite drink of the Persian kings, and Athenaeus (1:22) says the same of the wine of Damascus. The name appears in Egyptian monuments in conjunction with Kedes, as a Hittite city, and Brugsch ('Geogr. AEgypt.,' 2:45) agrees with Porter as to its position. White wool. The adjective has been taken as a proper name (Smend) "wool of Zachar,' the region being identified with Nabatheaea, which was famous for its sheep. The LXX. gives "wool of Miletus," the city most famous in Greek commerce for its woollen fabrics.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Because of your manyבְּרֹ֥ב (bə·rōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness products מַעֲשַׂ֖יִךְ (ma·‘ă·śa·yiḵ) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property and your great מֵרֹ֣ב (mê·rōḇ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness wealth of goods, ה֑וֹן (hō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1952: Wealth, sufficiency Damascus דַּמֶּ֧שֶׂק (dam·me·śeq) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1834: Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) traded with you סֹחַרְתֵּ֛ךְ (sō·ḥar·têḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 5503: To go around or about, travel about wine בְּיֵ֥ין (bə·yên) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication from Helbon, חֶלְבּ֖וֹן (ḥel·bō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2463: Helbon -- a place in Aram (Syria) wool וְצֶ֥מֶר (wə·ṣe·mer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6785: Wool from Zahar, צָֽחַר׃ (ṣā·ḥar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6713: Reddish-gray, tawny Links Ezekiel 27:18 NIVEzekiel 27:18 NLT Ezekiel 27:18 ESV Ezekiel 27:18 NASB Ezekiel 27:18 KJV Ezekiel 27:18 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 27:18 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 27:18 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 27:18 French Bible Ezekiel 27:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 27:18 Damascus was your merchant for the multitude (Ezek. 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