Ezekiel 28:5 Meaning and Explanation
“By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The prince's wealth has inflated his pride, leading him to spiritual arrogance.
The Context of Ezekiel 28:5
The mechanism by which the prince's success became the seed of his destruction.
What Does Ezekiel 28:5 Mean?
Material success, gained through wisdom and commerce (traffick), became the foundation of the prince's spiritual downfall. His riches multiplied, and with them grew his self-esteem, until pride consumed his heart and obscured his perception of reality.
The verse shows a spiritual cause-and-effect: increased wealth led directly to increased pride and a distorted view of himself. Prosperity without spiritual grounding becomes the pathway to idolatry and delusion.
Ezekiel 28:5 in the Original Language
gaon (גָּאוֹן), 'lifted up' — exaltation and haughtiness, often in a negative sense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 28:5
What does Ezekiel 28:5 mean?
The prince's wealth has inflated his pride, leading him to spiritual arrogance.
What is the context of Ezekiel 28:5?
The mechanism by which the prince's success became the seed of his destruction.