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Is this your joyous [city], whose antiquity is of ancient days, whose feet carried her afar off to sojourn?
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Pride in Ancient Glory
The verse is a rhetorical question mocking Tyre's pride. Commentators like Calvin and Henry explain that Tyre boasted of its ancient origins and immense wealth. Isaiah uses this history not to praise the city, but to highlight how complete its coming destruction will be. This serves as a timeless warning that no human achievement or long-standing glory can withstand God's judgment against pride.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Is this your joyous city, — Is this the city that was just now so full of happiness, of revelry, of business, of gaiety, of rejoici…
19th Century
Anglican
Is this your joyous city ...? —Tyre was, as has been said, of later origin than Sidon, but was the oldest of the daughter…
16th Century
Protestant
Is this your exulting city? The Prophet mocks Tyre and ridicules her pride, because she boasted of the antiquity of her name. He also conf…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[Is] this your joyous [city] ? &c.] Which the other day looked so gay, brisk, and cheerful, through the number of it…
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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