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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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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 26:5

19th Century

Bishop

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 26:5

17th Century

Pastor

It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of
the sea
Where only fishermen would be seen …

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 …