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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:7
19th Century
Bishop
Is this your joyous city ...? —Tyre was, as has been said, of later origin than Sidon, but was the oldest of the daughter…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:7
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:7
17th Century
Pastor
[Is] this your joyous [city] ?
&c.] Which the other day looked so gay, brisk, and cheerful, through the number of it…
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…