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therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, Behold, I am against you, Tyre, and will cause many nations to come up against you, as the sea causes its waves to come up.

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The Sin of Selfish Joy

Matthew Henry points out that God's judgment is provoked by the sin of being secretly pleased with the downfall of others for personal gain. This attitude, rooted in selfishness and a love of the world, is directly opposed to God's law. God's action against Tyre serves as a timeless warning to those whose hearts are hardened by the pursuit of wealth at others' expense.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 26:3

19th Century

Bishop

Many nations. —The prophet here, at the outset, glances down through the ages of Tyre’s future history. He has in mind not merely …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 26:3

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore thus saith the Lord God
Who knew the thoughts of the inhabitants of Tyre, and what joy possessed their hea…

Matthew Henry

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 …