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Isaiah 23:18 Cross-References
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“And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. durable: Heb. old”
Isaiah 23:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 23:18
Her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD—This stunning reversal transforms the preceding judgment into eschatological hope. The very sachar (merchandise) and etnan (hire/prostitute's wages) that symbolized spiritual adultery will become qodesh (holiness) to Yahweh. Deuteronomy 23:18 forbids bringing a prostitute's wages into God's house, yet Isaiah prophesies exactly this—redeemed and sanctified. It shall not be treasured nor laid up—Unlike hoarded wealth, this commerce serves immediate needs: for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing....
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Cross-References for Isaiah 23:18
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“The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.”
“but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.”
“which is the year of tithing”
“you”
“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.”
“that there may be food in my house”
“but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.”
“And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.”