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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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19th Century
Anglican
Many nations. —The prophet here, at the outset, glances down through the ages of Tyre’s future history. He has in mind not merely …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore thus saith the Lord God Who knew the thoughts of the inhabitants of Tyre, and what joy possessed their hea…
Presbyterian
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 …
