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In their wailing they shall take up a lamentation for you, and lament over you, [saying], Who is there like Tyre, like her who is brought to silence in the midst of the sea?

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From Unmatched Glory to Silence

Commentators explain that the lament, "Who is there like Tyre?" has a double meaning. Once, no city could compare to Tyre's wealth and splendor. After its judgment, no city could compare to its utter desolation. John Gill highlights the shift from a city of joyful sounds to one that is "brought to silence," a stark picture of God's judgment on pride.

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Ezekiel

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 27:32

17th Century

Pastor

And in their wailing they shall takes up a lamentation for
thee
A mournful song, such a…

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…