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She shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea; for I have spoken it, says the Lord Yahweh; and she shall become a spoil to the nations.
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A Literally Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators emphasize the stunningly literal fulfillment of this prophecy. Multiple historical sources and travelers have documented seeing the ruins of the once-mighty Tyre being used for the simple purpose of fishermen spreading their nets to dry, exactly as Ezekiel foretold. This serves as a visible, tangible argument for the reliability of God's Word.
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19th Century
Anglican
The spreading of nets. —Such has been the chief use of insular Tyre for ages, and although a miserable village of 3,000 people has…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea Where only fishermen would be seen …
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 …
