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The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Kittim it is revealed to them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The burden of Tyre — (see the note at Isaiah 13:1)

Howl — This is a highly poetic description of the destruction that was comi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The burden of Tyre ... —The chapter calls us to inquire into the political relations of Tyre at the time of Isaiah. These we learn…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The burden of Tyre. Tyre was very wealthy and highly celebrated, both for the variety and extent of its trade relations with all …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The burden of Tyre
Or a prophecy concerning the destruction of it. The Targum is, "the burden of the cup of cursing,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Tyre was the trading center of the nations. She was known for her joy and entertainment; and this made her reluctant to consider the warnings God g…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. The oracle concerning Tyre. In this part, he i ues threats against the Tyrians, who were connected to the people of God through …

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