Meuzal
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Meuzal is a textual variant found in the King James Version margin for Ezekiel 27:19, interpreted as a reference to the ancient port of Uzal.
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Meuzal is a proper noun with a prefixed preposition, occurring only in the King James Version margin of Eze 27:19, and is regarded as 'from Uzal'.
What is the meaning of Meuzal in the Bible?
Meuzal is a proper noun with a prefixed preposition, occurring only in the King James Version margin of Eze 27:19, and is regarded as 'from Uzal'.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Meuzal as a variant for Uzal helps readers locate the specific Arabian trading partner mentioned in the prophecy against Tyre, clarifying the geographic scope of ancient commerce.
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