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15 Merchants came to you from Dedan.[a] Numerous coastlands were your captive markets; they brought payment in ivory tusks and ebony wood.

16 “Syria[b] sent merchants to buy your rich variety of goods. They traded turquoise, purple dyes, embroidery, fine linen, and jewelry of coral and rubies. 17 Judah and Israel traded for your wares, offering wheat from Minnith, figs,[c] honey, olive oil, and balm.

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  1. 27:15 Greek version reads Rhodes.
  2. 27:16 Hebrew Aram; some manuscripts read Edom.
  3. 27:17 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.

15 “‘The men of Rhodes[a](A) traded with you, and many coastlands(B) were your customers; they paid you with ivory(C) tusks and ebony.

16 “‘Aram[b](D) did business with you because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise,(E) purple fabric, embroidered work, fine linen,(F) coral(G) and rubies for your merchandise.

17 “‘Judah and Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat(H) from Minnith(I) and confections,[c] honey, olive oil and balm(J) for your wares.(K)

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  1. Ezekiel 27:15 Septuagint; Hebrew Dedan
  2. Ezekiel 27:16 Most Hebrew manuscripts; some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac Edom
  3. Ezekiel 27:17 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.