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A Prophecy of Exile
Commentators explain this verse as a prophecy directing the people of Tyre to flee their destroyed city. They are told to escape by sea to their distant colonies, like Tarshish. Scholars note that historical records confirm this happened, with Tyrians fleeing to places like Carthage when their city was besieged, validating the accuracy of Isaiah's prediction.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:6
18th Century
Theologian
Pass ye over - That is, you inhabitants of Tyre. This is an address to Tyre, in view of her approaching destruction, and is designe…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:6
19th Century
Bishop
Pass over to Tarshish ... —The words have the ring of a keen irony. The Tyrians are told to go to Tarshish, the extreme point of their com…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:6
16th Century
Theologian
Pass ye over to Tarshish. He addresses not only the inhabitants of Tyre but also foreigners who were connected with them by trade. He urge…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:6
17th Century
Pastor
Pass you over to Tarshish
Either to Tartessus in Spain, or to Tarsus in Cilicia, which lay over against them, and to…
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…