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Tyre's Economic Engine
Commentators explain that this verse describes Tyre's economic engine. It imported vast amounts of grain ('the seed of the Shihor,' or Nile) from Egypt across the Mediterranean Sea ('great waters') and then sold it to the world. This strategic trade made Tyre the premier 'mart of nations,' a central hub for global commerce.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:3
18th Century
Theologian
And by great waters - This means by the abundant waters, or the overflowing of the Nile. Tyre was the market to which the superabundant prod…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:3
19th Century
Bishop
By great waters the seed of Sihor ... — Sihor (“the dark river”) is, as in Jeremiah 2:18, a Hebrew name for the Nile.
The grain tra…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:3
16th Century
Theologian
And by great waters. He suggests that the riches of Tyre will not prevent it from being destroyed. Therefore, he highlights its wealth so …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:3
17th Century
Pastor
And by great waters the seed of Sihor
Sihor is the river Nile in Egypt; it had its name from the black colour of its…
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…