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The Fall of False Gods
Commentators clarify that the "pillars of thy strength" were not likely military garrisons. Instead, they were probably monumental pillars or statues representing Tyre's protector gods, such as Hercules. Their destruction signifies that the false gods and symbols of civic pride that Tyre trusted in were utterly powerless to save them from God's judgment.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 26:7–14
18th Century
Theologian
The description of the siege is that of a town invested by land (Ezekiel 26:7).
Nebuchadrezzar (see note on Jeremiah 21:2…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 26:11
19th Century
Bishop
Thy strong garrisons.— This is the only instance in the Bible in which this common word is so translated, although a word closely …
John Gill
On Ezekiel 26:11
17th Century
Pastor
With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all your
streets
Such a number of hors…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 26:1–14
17th Century
Minister
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others when we are likely to benefit from it, or with their fall when we may prosper from it, is …