John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 3. And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold , etc.] Tyre was built upon a rock, and was a strong fortress itself, from whence it had its name; and, besides its natural defence, it had a wall one hundred and fifty feet high, and its breadth was answerable to its height f174 ; but yet, as it could not defend itself against Alexander the great, who took it; so neither against the Gospel of Christ, which found its way into it, and was mighty to pull down strong holds in a spiritual sense: and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets ; the riches of these cities, especially Tyre, are often made mention of; they were famous for their wealth, being places of great trade and merchandise; (see Isaiah 23:2,8 Ezekiel 27:3 28:4,5) all which were to be holiness to the Lord, and for the sufficient feeding and durable clothing of them that dwell before him, ( Isaiah 23:18) his ministers.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-8 - Here are judgements foretold on several nations. While the Macedonian and Alexander's successors were in warfare in these countries, the Lor promised to protect his people. God's house lies in the midst of a enemy's country; his church is as a lily among thorns. God's power an goodness are seen in her special preservation. The Lord encamps abou his church, and while armies of proud opposers shall pass by an return, his eyes watch over her, so that they cannot prevail, an shortly the time will come when no exactor shall pass by her any more.
Original Hebrew ותבן1129 צר6865 מצור4692 לה ותצבר6651 כסף3701 כעפר6083 וחרוץ2742 כטיט2916 חוצות׃2351
