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God's Sovereign Restoration
All commentators agree that Tyre's restoration after 70 years is a direct act of God's sovereign power. John Calvin emphasizes that this demonstrates God's providence, as He raises up what was cast down. This act of being 'visited' by the Lord is a sign of His mercy, showing that even a wicked, pagan city is not outside the scope of His ultimate control and mitigated judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:17
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord will visit Tyre - He will restore her to her former wealth and magnificence.
And she will turn to her hire
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:17
19th Century
Bishop
She shall turn to her hire. —The words indicate, in the strong imagery of Isaiah 23:15, the revival of the commercial pro…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:17
16th Century
Theologian
Jehovah will visit Tyre. Although the Lord will afflict Tyre in such a way that she will appear to be ruined, yet he declares that she wil…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:17
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall come to pass after the end of seventy years, &c.] When the seventy years before mentioned are ended:
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…