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A Prophecy of Conversion
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament era. They point to historical accounts of the Christian church being established in Tyre (Acts 21:3–4) and Tyrians contributing to the second temple (Ezra 3:7) as evidence that the city's commercial success would one day be consecrated to the service of God.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:18
18th Century
Theologian
And her merchandise - The prophecy here does not mean that this would take place immediately after her rebuilding, but that after the sevent…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:18
19th Century
Bishop
Her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord. —The words seem to reverse the rule of Deuteronomy 23:18, whi…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:18
16th Century
Theologian
But her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord. This was another instance of the divine compassion towards Tyre. Though sh…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:18
17th Century
Pastor
And her merchandise, and her hire
Or, "but her merchandise" not the same as before; or, however, not as carried on 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…