Ezekiel 27:6
“Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim.”

What does Ezekiel 27:6 mean?
The Bible verse Ezekiel 27:6 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim." In this verse, the prophet Ezekiel is delivering a message…
Read full commentaryDevotionalCrafted for Greatness: A Reflection on Ezekiel 27:6
In Ezekiel 27:6, the scripture presents us with intricate imagery that speaks to both splendor and sorrow—the grandeur of human craftsmanship contrasted with the impending judgment upon the merchant city of Tyre. "Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Strength and Wisdom from the Oak of Bashan
O Great and Mighty God, As we come before You today, we stand in awe of Your creation and the intricate detail with which You have fashioned this world. In Ezekiel 27:6, we are reminded, "Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy…
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