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On great waters the seed of the Shihor, the harvest of the Nile, was her revenue; and she was the market of nations.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
The oracle concerning Tyre. In this part, he issues threats against the Tyrians, who were connected to the people of God through…
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