Isaiah 23:5

As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

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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.

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This thought runs through Isaiah 23:4-5.

Isaiah 23:4 Isaiah 23:5

Tyre Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tyre.
Egypt Place: The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.