John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 4. Behold, the Lord will cast her out , etc.] Or “inherit her” f175 , or “them”, as the Septuagint render the words; when, being converted, she would become the Lord’s inheritance and possession, and her riches should be devoted to his service: and he will smite her power in the sea ; for Tyre was situated in the sea, at the entry of it, and was strong in it, ( Ezekiel 26:17 27:3). Kimchi interprets this of her humiliation and subjection in the days of the Messiah; and in a spiritual sense it has been verified in such who have been spoiled of their carnal strength, in which they trusted, and have laid down their weapons, and have submitted to the sceptre of Christ: and she shall be devoured with fire ; with the spirit of judgment, and of burning, which purges and removes the filth of sin; and with the fire of the word, which burns up and consumes its lusts; and with the flames of divine love, which make souls as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. This was literally accomplished in the burning of Tyre by Alexander f176 , which injected fear and dread in cities near it, as follow:
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.
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