Bible study online

Ezekiel 27:7

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Ezekiel 27:7

Verse 7 of 36

Scripture focus

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.

Ezekiel 27:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezekiel 27:7

Theological / Devotional

Isles of Elishah. Or, “coasts of Elishah” (RSV; see on ch. 26:15). Elishah is mentioned as one of the sons of Javan (Gen. 10:4; 1 Chron. 1:7). Some have identified the isles of Elishah with Cyprus, others with Sicily and Sardinia.

That which covered. Probably the awning spread over the deck for protection from the burning sun.

By SdaBc