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Isaiah 23:10 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Isaiah 23:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 23 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no more strength. strength: Heb. girdle”
Isaiah 23:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 23:10
Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no more strength—The imagery shifts: Tarshish, once a constrained colony controlled by Tyre, now flows freely like a river (ye'or, the Nile). The Hebrew mezach (strength/restraint/girdle) indicates the binding control that once constrained colonial expansion. There is no more strength can also read 'there is no more girdle'—the metaphorical belt or restraint has broken. Colonies are free but orphaned.This captures colonialism's paradox: subject peoples desire freedom from imperial control, yet imperial collapse often brings cha...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 23:10
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“and loosens the belt of the strong.”
“and makes my way perfect?”
“you ships of Tarshish”
“and was sore afraid”
“and those who ride in them. The horses and their riders will come down”
“they are gone without strength before the pursuer.”
“at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.”