Isaiah 23:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn.”
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Read Full Chapter →Tyre, once a joyous and ancient city, will be scattered into exile.
The Context of Isaiah 23:7
Lamentation over Tyre's reversal from ancient glory to dispersed exile.
What Does Isaiah 23:7 Mean?
Tyre's antiquity and renown—centuries of continuous prosperity and prominence—are invoked only to contrast with her coming fate. The city that was founded in ancient times and had known only joy will now be dispersed; her people will wander in exile far from home.
The phrase 'her own feet shall carry her afar off' suggests both the forced migration of her inhabitants and a kind of poetic justice: the very city that sent merchants across the world will now be scattered like her traders once were.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 23:7
What does Isaiah 23:7 mean?
Tyre, once a joyous and ancient city, will be scattered into exile.
What is the context of Isaiah 23:7?
Lamentation over Tyre's reversal from ancient glory to dispersed exile.