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God's Sovereign Command
All the commentators agree that God is the ultimate agent behind Tyre's fall. The verse states, "Jehovah hath given commandment," emphasizing that this is not a random historical event but a deliberate act of divine judgment. Scholars like Barnes and Gill note that God uses human empires (like Nebuchadnezzar's) as His instruments, demonstrating His absolute sovereignty over the nations and the course of history.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:11
18th Century
Theologian
He stretched out his hand - That is, Yahweh (). To stretch out the hand is indicative of punishment (see the notes at Isaiah 5:25; [Referenc…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:11
19th Century
Bishop
He shook the kingdoms. —The picture of the great convulsion of the time includes more than Tyre and its subject states. Egypt, Eth…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:11
16th Century
Theologian
He stretched out his hand over the sea. It is thought that the prediction which the Prophet uttered about the destruction of Tyre is here …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:11
17th Century
Pastor
He stretched out his hand over the sea
That is, the Lord of hosts, who had purposed to destroy Tyre, stretched out h…
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…