The isles – Rightly explained in the margin, it probably refers here to Cyprus.

The isles which are beyond the sea.—Better, island. The Hebrew word is in the singular and is properly, as in the margin, a “regi…

Regarding the word Island, the number should be changed, for the Prophet does not mean one island, but the countries beyond the sea. Some …

And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon
Two very ancient cities in Phoenicia, frequently mentioned to…

The evil and good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that …

Here, the predicted threat is revealed through a symbolic vision. This revelation is presented in two parts:

1. The vision is given.
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