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.
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.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Meuzal held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Meuzal in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Meuzal clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Meuzal." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/meuzal/