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The 'Oppressed Virgin'
Commentators explain that calling Tyre an "oppressed virgin" is a powerful metaphor. The term "virgin" signifies its history of being unconquered and its untouched wealth. The word "oppressed," which can also be translated as "defiled" or "deflowered," indicates that its invincibility is over. The city, once secure, will be brutally violated and plundered.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:12
18th Century
Theologian
And he said - God said (Isaiah 23:9).
You shall no more rejoice - The sense is, that Tyre was so…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:12
19th Century
Bishop
You oppressed virgin. —Strictly speaking, the noun and adjective are incompatible, the latter conveying the sense of “
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:12
16th Century
Theologian
And he said, Thou shalt not add any more to rejoice. All this belongs to one and the same object; for, since a plain description would not…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:12
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, you shall no more rejoice
Not meaning that she should never more rejoice, but not for a long time, as K…
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…