Ezekiel chapter 27

vs 1

As it does to Ezekiel.

vs 2

Since it's going to go down, it's sort of a prohelament.

vs 3

God likes putting words in other people's mouths, even ours. What is really annoying about this is that we say, "I never said that," when of course we say something approximating it, and pretty much think it. In this case, we're about to hear about how much Tyre, and its king, loves itself. Whenever something declares itself perfect, in whatever way, you know you're in for a fall.

vs 4

God doesn't seem to be taking issue with the perfect beauty thing. See, the thing is, perfection actually exists. If we accept that it comes from God, then that should be okay, right?

vs 5

I didn't know cities had masts, but in any case, very good wood. Awesome.

vs 6

See, it sounds like they're describing a the city as a boat. Perhaps they are. The fact is that it's a really nice boat, and bits come from everywhere, because its rich and gets trade.

vs 7

So many nations! So many products, so much finery and richness. No wonder they said it was perfect in beauty.

vs 8

Skilled workmen filled the city, so it was a useful and productive city.

vs 9

It was the jewel of the seas, this boat... er city.