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16 Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of thy handiworks: they traded for thy wares with [a]emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and rubies. 17 Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy traffickers: they traded for thy merchandise wheat of Minnith, and [b]pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm. 18 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.

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  1. Ezekiel 27:16 Or, carbuncles
  2. Ezekiel 27:17 Perhaps, a kind of confection.

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

17 “‘Judah and Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat(E) from Minnith(F) and confections,[b] honey, olive oil and balm(G) for your wares.(H)

18 “‘Damascus(I) did business with you because of your many products and great wealth of goods.(J) They offered wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar

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