Isaiah 23:4
“Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Be thou ashamed, O Zidon,.... A city near to Tyre, about twenty five miles from it; Jarchi says it was within a day's…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Be thou ashamed, O Zidon - Tyre was a colony of Sidon. Sidon is here addressed as the mother of Tyre, and is called on…
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
even the strength of the sea Better as R.V. the stronghold of the sea. The fine figure of the lonely sea denying that…
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