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Pass through thy land as the Nile, O daughter of Tarshish; there is no restraint any more.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Pass through your land as a river - This verse has been very variously understood. Vitringa supposes that it means that all that he…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Pass through thy land as a river ... —The word for “river” is that used in Isaiah 23:3 with special reference to the Nile. Here the inunda…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For there is not any longer a girdle. מזח (mēzăch) is translated by some as a girdle, and by others as strength

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Pass through your land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish, &c.] Or, "of the sea", as the Vulgate Latin; meaning Tyre, whi…

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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