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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Howl, ye ships of Tarshish,.... As in Isa 23:1. See Gill on Isa 23:1,
for your strength is laid waste; meaning Tyre, a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
“Howl ... Isa 23:1. For your strength - That which has been your support and strength; to wit, Tyre (compare Eze…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 23:1-14
Tyre being a sea-port town, this prophecy of its overthrow fitly begins and ends with, Howl, you ships of Tarshish; for…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The poem closes as it began with an apostrophe to the ships of Tarshish.
your strength) your strong-hold (R.V. as in Isa…
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