Isaiah 23:12 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Zidon's daughter—a virgin oppressed—finds no refuge even in Chittim.
The Context of Isaiah 23:12
Sidon shares Tyre's fate; no earthly refuge provides escape from judgment.
What Does Isaiah 23:12 Mean?
Zidon, personified as an oppressed virgin, is told that her joy is ended. Even flight to Chittim—another distant land—offers no peace or safety. Every refuge fails; there is no place on earth where judgment can be escaped.
The word 'oppressed' acknowledges that Zidon herself suffers under divine judgment alongside Tyre. Her sister city's fall becomes her own affliction, and exile offers her no rest, only continued wandering.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 23:12
What does Isaiah 23:12 mean?
Zidon's daughter—a virgin oppressed—finds no refuge even in Chittim.
What is the context of Isaiah 23:12?
Sidon shares Tyre's fate; no earthly refuge provides escape from judgment.