Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 23:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 23:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 23 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Prophecy Against Tyre
“The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.”
Isaiah 23:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 23:1
The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.' Tyre, ancient Phoenician maritime power and trading empire, receives judgment. The 'ships of Tarshish' (large merchant vessels, possibly named for Tartessos in Spain, representing long-distance trade) are called to mourn—Tyre's destruction ends their profitable trade. 'No house, no entering in' indicates complete destruction—no port facilities, no market, no commercial infrastructure. The news comes 'from the land of Chittim' (Cyprus...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 23:1
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“Tarshish”
“to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper who remains: for Yahweh will destroy the Philistines”
“and for all pleasant imagery.”
“and all the kings of Sidon”
“and see; and send to Kedar”
“You shall rejoice no more, you oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon. Arise, pass over to Kittim. Even there you will have no rest.”
“bringing gold”
“also”