Ezekiel 27:7

Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.

Cross-reference

Genesis 10:4 Historical context

Genesis 10:4 names Elishah as a son of Javan — identifying the coastlands from which Tyre obtained blue and purple.

1 Chronicles 1:7 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:7 repeats the genealogy, confirming Elishah as the source of the purple used in Tyre's awning.

Proverbs 7:16 Related theme

Proverbs 7:16 also mentions fine linen from Egypt, used for a seductress's bed — same luxury fabric as Tyre's sail.

Exodus 25:4 Related theme

Exodus 25:4 lists blue, purple, and fine linen as tabernacle materials — the same luxury textiles used for Tyre's awning.

Isaiah 19:9 Historical context

Isaiah 19:9 foretells the shame of Egyptian linen workers — the source of the fine linen used for Tyre's sail.

Luke 16:19 Parallel

In Luke 16:19, the rich man's purple and fine linen mirror the luxurious sail and awning described here — both symbolize wealth.

Genesis 10:2 Historical context

Genesis 10:2 lists Javan, father of Elishah — giving the broader lineage for the coastlands mentioned here.

Genesis 41:42 Related theme

Genesis 41:42 mentions fine linen from Egypt as Joseph's garment — same Egyptian linen used for Tyre's sail.

Jeremiah 10:9 Related theme

Jeremiah 10:9 describes idols clothed in violet and purple — similar to the blue and purple from Elishah in Tyre's sail.