Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no more strength.
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Interpretation
Tyre was the mart of the nations. She was noted for mirth and diversions; and this made her loth to consider the warnings God gave by his servants.
Glossary
- Tarshish Place
- A Sanscrit or Aryan word, meaning “the sea coast. ” (1. ) One of the “sons” of Javan ( Gen. 10:4 ; 1 Chr. 1:7 ). (2. ) The name of a place which first comes into notice in the days of Solomon. Modern identification: Huelva.
- Tyre Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tyre.
- Nile Place
- Biblical river. Modern identification: Nile River.