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The Forgotten Harlot
Commentators unanimously explain that Isaiah uses the image of a forgotten harlot trying to attract old customers to depict the city of Tyre. After 70 years of obscurity, Tyre will actively use all its commercial charms and enticements—the 'harp' and 'songs'—to lure nations back into trade, seeking to be 'remembered' on the world stage.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:16
18th Century
Theologian
Take an harp - This is a continuation of the figure commenced in the previous verse, a direct command to Tyre as a harlot, to go about the…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:16
19th Century
Bishop
Take an harp, go about the city ... —In a tone half of irony and half of pity, the prophet tells the “harlot that had been forgotten” to r…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:16
16th Century
Theologian
Take a harp. He compares Tyre to a harlot who, after spending her entire youth in debauchery, has finally grown old. Consequently, she is …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:16
17th Century
Pastor
Take a harp, go about the city
As harlots used to do, that by their music, both vocal and instrumental, they might a…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 23:15–18
17th Century
Minister
The desolations of Tyre were not to be forever. The Lord will visit Tyre in mercy. But when set at liberty, she will use her old arts of temptation…