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Allies on the Shore
Commentators explain that the mariners and pilots are not the crew of the main ship, Tyre, which sinks. Instead, they represent Tyre's allies, colonies, and dependencies. Pictured as smaller boats, they escape the disaster and stand on the shore, helpless witnesses to the fall of their great trading partner.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 27:29
18th Century
Theologian
As Tyre is represented by a large vessel, so are the subject states by smaller boats that accompany the great ship. These, terrified by the storm, …
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 27:29
19th Century
Bishop
Shall come down from their ships.— The colonies and dependencies of Tyre are, in keeping with the figure, the smaller craft which escape t…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 27:29
17th Century
Pastor
And all that handle the oar, the mariners, and all the pilots of the sea Inferior officers, and the common people; though…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 27:26–36
17th Century
Minister
The most mighty and magnificent kingdoms and states, sooner or later, come down. Those who make creatures their confidence, and rest their hopes up…