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and shall cause their voice to be heard over you, and shall cry bitterly, and shall cast up dust on their heads, they shall wallow themselves in the ashes:

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Ancient Signs of Grief

Commentators explain that casting dust on heads and wallowing in ashes were common and intense physical expressions of deep mourning in the ancient world. These actions, also mentioned in places like Jeremiah and Revelation, signify a profound and bitter grief over Tyre's catastrophic fall.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 27:30

19th Century

Bishop

Against you. —Rather, over you. The commercial nations were not hostile to Tyre, but rather caused their wail for her to …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 27:30

17th Century

Pastor

And shall cause their voice to be heard against thee The rulers and governors of the city, for having taken a false step …

Matthew Henry

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…

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