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A City Unrestrained
Commentators explain that the image of people passing through the land "as a river" signifies a complete collapse of order and defense. With its fortifications and power gone, the inhabitants of Tyre are forced to flee and scatter without restraint, like a river bursting its banks.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:10
18th Century
Theologian
Pass through your land as a river - This verse has been very variously understood. Vitringa supposes that it means that all that he…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:10
19th Century
Bishop
Pass through thy land as a river ... —The word for “river” is that used in Isaiah 23:3 with special reference to the Nile. Here the inunda…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:10
16th Century
Theologian
For there is not any longer a girdle. מזח (mēzăch) is translated by some as a girdle, and by others as strength…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:10
17th Century
Pastor
Pass through your land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish, &c.] Or, "of the sea", as the Vulgate Latin; meaning Tyre, whi…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 23:1–14
17th Century
Minister
Tyre was the trading center of the nations. She was known for her joy and entertainment; and this made her reluctant to consider the warnings God g…