New International Version You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you. New Living Translation “You were blameless in all you did from the day you were created until the day evil was found in you. English Standard Version You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you. Berean Standard Bible From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways—until wickedness was found in you. Berean Literal Bible Perfect you were in your ways from the day you were created, until iniquity was found in you. King James Bible Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. New King James Version You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, Till iniquity was found in you. New American Standard Bible “You were blameless in your ways From the day you were created Until unrighteousness was found in you. NASB 1995 “You were blameless in your ways From the day you were created Until unrighteousness was found in you. NASB 1977 “You were blameless in your ways From the day you were created, Until unrighteousness was found in you. Legacy Standard Bible You were blameless in your ways From the day you were created Until unrighteousness was found in you. Amplified Bible “You were blameless in your ways From the day you were created Until unrighteousness and evil were found in you. Berean Annotated Bible From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways—until wickedness was found in you. Christian Standard Bible From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways until wickedness was found in you. Holman Christian Standard Bible From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways until wickedness was found in you. American Standard Version Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till unrighteousness was found in thee. Contemporary English Version You were truly good from the time of your birth, but later you started doing wicked things. English Revised Version Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till unrighteousness was found in thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Your behavior was perfect from the time you were created, until evil was found in you. Good News Translation Your conduct was perfect from the day you were created until you began to do evil. International Standard Version You were blameless in your behavior from the day you were created until wickedness was discovered in you. NET Bible You were blameless in your behavior from the day you were created, until sin was discovered in you. New Heart English Bible You were perfect in your ways from the day that you were created, until unrighteousness was found in you. Webster's Bible Translation Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the day you were created you were blameless in your ways—until wickedness was found in you. World English Bible You were perfect in your ways from the day that you were created, until unrighteousness was found in you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou [were] perfect in your ways, "" From [the] day of your being created, "" Until perversity was found in you. Berean Literal Bible Perfect you were in your ways from the day you were created, until iniquity was found in you. Young's Literal Translation Perfect art thou in thy ways, From the day of thy being produced, Till perversity hath been found in thee. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt be perfected in thy ways from the day of thy being created even till iniquity was found in thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou wast perfect in thy ways from the day of thy creation, until iniquity was found in thee. Catholic Public Domain Version You were perfect in your ways, from the day of your formation, until iniquity was found in you. New American Bible Blameless were you in your ways from the day you were created, Until evil was found in you. New Revised Standard Version You were blameless in your ways from the day that you were created, until iniquity was found in you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou were perfect in your ways, from the day that you were created till iniquity was found in you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you walked without defect in your ways from the day that you were created, even until evil was found in you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till unrighteousness was found in thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou wast faultless in thy days, from the day that thou wast created, until iniquity was found in thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Lament over the King of Tyre…14You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones. 15From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways— until wickedness was found in you. 16By the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.… Cross References From the day you were created Psalm 148:2 Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. Job 38:4-7 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, … Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. you were blameless in your ways— Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. Genesis 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. until wickedness was found in you. Jude 1:6 And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day. 2 Peter 2:4 For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; Isaiah 14:12-15 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” … Genesis 1:31 And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. Revelation 12:7-9 Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Job 1:6 One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. Job 2:1 On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him. 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. Treasury of Scripture You were perfect in your ways from the day that you were created, till iniquity was found in you. perfect Ezekiel 28:3-6,12 Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee: … Ezekiel 27:3,4 And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, which art a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I am of perfect beauty… till iniquity Ezekiel 28:17,18 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee… Genesis 1:26,27,31 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth… Genesis 6:5,6 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually… Jump to Previous Blameless Created Evil Found Iniquity Perfect Perversity Produced Sin Unrighteousness Wast Ways WickednessJump to Next Blameless Created Evil Found Iniquity Perfect Perversity Produced Sin Unrighteousness Wast Ways WickednessEzekiel 28 1. God's judgment upon the prince of Tyrus for his sacrilegious pride11. A lamentation of his great glory corrupted by Sidon 20. The judgment of Zion 24. The restoration of Israel From the day you were created The king of Tyre is addressed in language that also reflects Satan’s original created glory. Neither king nor angel existed independently of God; both owed their position and splendor to their Creator. Psa 148:2 Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him… you were blameless in your ways— Satan was created good and without sin, and the description also contrasts Tyre’s former prosperity with the corruption that later marked its ruler. Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job… until wickedness was found in you. Pride led to rebellion and ruin. The king of Tyre had become arrogant because of his wealth and power, while Satan’s rebellion against God brought his fall from his exalted place. Jud 1:6 And the angels who did not stay within their own domain… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages, including judgments and promises of restoration. 2. The King of Tyre The primary subject of Ezekiel 28, representing both a historical figure and a symbolic representation of pride and rebellion against God. 3. Tyre An ancient and wealthy city-state located in modern-day Lebanon, known for its commerce and trade. It is used symbolically to represent human pride and self-sufficiency. 4. Creation The verse references the creation of the being in question, emphasizing the original state of blamelessness. 5. Wickedness The turning point in the account, where the being's original state of purity is marred by sin. Teaching Points Original BlamelessnessRecognize that God creates with purpose and purity. Reflect on the original state of humanity and creation as blameless and good. The Nature of Sin Understand that sin is a deviation from God's intended path. It begins with pride and self-exaltation, leading to a fall from grace. Guarding Against Pride Pride is a subtle and dangerous sin that can lead to downfall. Cultivate humility and dependence on God to avoid the pitfalls of pride. The Consequences of Sin Sin has real consequences, both spiritually and physically. Acknowledge the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance and restoration. God's Sovereignty Despite human rebellion, God remains sovereign and just. Trust in His ultimate plan and justice, even when faced with the reality of sin in the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:15?2. How does Ezekiel 28:15 illustrate the concept of original sin and pride? 3. What lessons on integrity can we learn from Ezekiel 28:15's "blameless" description? 4. How does Ezekiel 28:15 connect with the fall of Lucifer in Isaiah 14? 5. In what ways can we guard against pride as warned in Ezekiel 28:15? 6. How can Ezekiel 28:15 guide us in maintaining righteousness in our daily lives? 7. How does Ezekiel 28:15 relate to the concept of original sin and human nature? 8. Does Ezekiel 28:15 refer to Satan or a historical king of Tyre? 9. What does "blameless in your ways" imply about the nature of evil? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 28? (15) Till iniquity was found in thee.--This and the following verse renew still more clearly the comparison with Adam. The king was altogether prosperous until his sin became manifest; then, when his heart was corrupted by his prosperity (Ezekiel 28:16), he was cast out for ever, like Adam from his paradise.Verse 15. - Thou wast perfect in thy ways. The glory of the King of Tyre was, the prophet goes on to say, conditional. He began his reign in righteousness, but afterwards iniquity was found in him. And the root of that iniquity was the pride of wealth engendered by the greatness of his commerce (Ver. 16). He was no longer like the cherub who guarded the Paradise of God, but like Adam when he was east out from it. Wealth and pride had tempted him to violence and to wrong, and he was no longer an "anointed" or consecrated, but a profaned and desecrated, king. The, "stones of fire," the thunders and lightnings of the Divine Majesty, should no longer protect him. Ezekiel 28:15 traces a clear arc: created by God, originally flawless, yet fatally corrupted from within. The verse warns every reader that being wonderfully made and richly gifted is no safeguard without ongoing humility before the Creator. Pride opened the door to wickedness for the king of Tyre—and for the one pictured behind him—reminding us to stay rooted in our creature-status, cherish God-given integrity, and guard our hearts so that no “wickedness is found” in us. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From the dayמִיּ֖וֹם (mî·yō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day you were created הִבָּֽרְאָ֑ךְ (hib·bā·rə·’āḵ) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1254: To create, to cut down, select, feed you אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you were blameless תָּמִ֤ים (tā·mîm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth in your ways בִּדְרָכֶ֔יךָ (biḏ·rā·ḵe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while wickedness עַוְלָ֖תָה (‘aw·lā·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness was found in you. נִמְצָ֥א (nim·ṣā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present Additonal Resources Ezekiel 28:15 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 28:15 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 28:15 Bible.com Ezekiel 28:15 NIV |
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