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Be thou ashamed, O Sidon; for the sea hath spoken, the stronghold of the sea, saying, I have not travailed, nor brought forth, neither have I nourished young men, nor brought up virgins.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Be thou ashamed, O Zidon - Tyre was a colony of Sidon. Sidon is here addressed as the mother of Tyre and is called on to lament ove…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be thou ashamed, O Zidon ... —Zidon is addre ed as the mother-city of Tyre. The “strength” (or fortre ) of the s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Be thou ashamed, O Sidon; for the sea hath spoken. This verse is added for the purpose of heightening the picture. We have explained the r…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Be you ashamed, O Zidon
A city near to Tyre, about twenty five miles from it; Jarchi says it was within a day's walk…

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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