Thematic Bible: Tyrians


Thematic Bible



Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenMessengers Sent OutCedarCarpentersBuildingMasonsStonesZion, As A PlaceCommerceCedar Wood

Who has planned this against Tyre, the giver of crowns, whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honorable of the earth? Verse ConceptsTradeCommerceGod's Plans

by your great wisdom [and] by your traffic you have increased your riches, and your heart is lifted up because of your riches -- Verse ConceptsMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinRiches, Dangers OfSkillTradeRiches, Can Lead ToSatisfied With RichesWisdom Gives Wealth

Now therefore command that they cut me cedar trees out of Lebanon. My servants shall be with your servants; and I will give you wages for your servants according to all that you shall say. For you know that there is not among us any who knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians." Verse ConceptsNegotiationServants, Working Conditions OfSkillWagesCommerceFelling TreesCedar Wood

Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken: the gate of the peoples; she is turned to me; I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste: