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Yahweh of hosts has purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.
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God's Sovereign Purpose
All commentators agree that Tyre's downfall was not a random event but a deliberate act of God. The verse explicitly states, "The Lord of hosts hath purposed it." Scholars explain that human empires, whether Assyria or Babylon, were merely instruments in God's hands to accomplish His will, demonstrating His ultimate control over the affairs of nations.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord of hosts has purposed it - (see the note at Isaiah 1:9). It is not by human counsel that it has been done. Whoever is the instrumen…
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord of hosts hath purposed ... —This is the prophet’s answer. The kings of Assyria were but instruments in the hand …
16th Century
Protestant
To profane the pride, or, to profane the loftiness; for it can be read either way, because loftiness leads to pride, and where lo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord of hosts has purposed it To destroy Tyre; who is wonderful in counsel, capable of forming a wise scheme, and abl…
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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