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Isaiah 23:12 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Isaiah 23:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 23 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest.”
Isaiah 23:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 23:12
Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin daughter of Zidon—The title 'oppressed virgin' (ha'ashukah betulat) is bitterly ironic: Sidon the oppressor now becomes the oppressed. 'Virgin' suggests she remained unconquered through history, proud of her independence. The verb ashaq (oppress/exploit) here turns back on the oppressor—those who crushed others now experience crushing themselves. Arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest—Chittim (כִּתִּים) refers to Cyprus, another Phoenician colony. But even in distant refuge, nuach (rest/peace) eludes them.This restles...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 23:12
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“minstrels”
“And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.”
“and sit in the dust”
“you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste”
“whose antiquity is of ancient days”
“and shall afflict Eber. He also shall come to destruction.”
“they cried to them”
“The LORD hath trodden under foot all my mighty men in the midst of me: he hath called an assembly against me to crush my young men: the LORD hath trodden the virgin”
“and take balm”