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The World's Reaction
Commentators explain that Tyre's fall sends shockwaves through the world. Other nations and their kings are astonished and terrified, realizing that if mighty Tyre could be destroyed, they could be next. One scholar suggests this fear was mixed with selfish scorn from rival merchants glad to see their competitor gone.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 27:35
18th Century
Theologian
The news of Tyre’s ruin will reach to distant islands, to merchant cities that trade with her. These, in their selfish love of gain, will rejoice o…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 27:35
17th Century
Pastor
All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee ,
&c.] Both near and afar off; and not only the inhabit…
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…