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Isaiah 23

Isaiah 23:5

The Burden against Tyre · Isaiah 23:1–18
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Translations

Modern
When the report reaches Egypt, they will writhe in agony over the news of Tyre.
Traditional
As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.
Literal
When the report comes to Egypt they will writhe in agony at the report of Tyre.
Latin
Cum auditum fuerit in Ægypto, dolebunt cum audierint de Tiro.

Original

Hebrew
English
When the report reaches Egypt, they will writhe in agony over the news of Tyre.

Notes

Isaiah 23:5

Egypt relied on ships from Tyre to export its products (see Isaiah 23:3).

Isaiah 23:1–18

Tyre was a wealthy seaport northwest of Israel. The connection between Judah and Tyre dates back to the time of David and Solomon (1 Kings 5:8–9).

Tyre was near large forests and the Mediterranean Sea. It was a major trade center in the ancient Near East. Its ships were famous, and its colonies gave it great prestige and wealth.

The city faced repeated attacks by the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Macedonians, and Alexander the Great conquered it in 332 BC. Isaiah not only predicted Tyre's downfall but also warned those whose wealth and security lead to pride instead of reliance on God (see Isaiah 2:12–16; Matthew 11:21).

Events

Parallels

Ezekiel 26:1–21

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Cyprus Isaiah, Book of Merchant Nile River Phoenicia, Phoenicians Sidon (Place), Sidonian Tarshish (Place) Tyre

Topics

Tarshish: Also Called Tharshish: Commerce and Wealth of Tarshish: Also Called Tharshish: Prophecies Concerning