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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 23:9
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 23:9
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord of hosts hath purposed ... —This is the prophet’s answer. The kings of Assyria were but instruments in the hand …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 23:9
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 23:9
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord of hosts has purposed it
To destroy Tyre; who is wonderful in counsel, capable of forming a wise scheme, and abl…
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…