Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 23:7 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Isaiah 23:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 23 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn. afar: Heb. from afar off”
Isaiah 23:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 23:7
Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? (הֲזֹאת לָכֶם עַלִּיזָה מִימֵי קֶדֶם קַדְמָתָהּ)—The rhetorical question drips with irony. Tyre, the 'joyous' (alliyzah) city known for celebrations, music, and festive commerce, now lies in ruins. Her qedem (antiquity) stretches back centuries—Josephus claims Tyre was founded c. 1200 BC, making it over 500 years old in Isaiah's day. Ancient pedigree provided no immunity from judgment.Her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn—The very 'feet' that once danced in joy now trudge into exile. The Hebrew guwr (sojourn/dwell as alie...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 23:7
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“a tumultuous city”
“and princes walking like servants on the earth.”
“on all the houses of joy in the joyous city.”
“and to the fortified city of Tyre; and the border turned to Hosah; and the goings out of it were at the sea by the region of Achzib;”
“and sit in the dust”