Isaiah 23:12 kjv
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.
Isaiah 23:12 nkjv
And He said, "You will rejoice no more, O you oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon. Arise, cross over to Cyprus; There also you will have no rest."
Isaiah 23:12 niv
He said, "No more of your reveling, Virgin Daughter Sidon, now crushed! "Up, cross over to Cyprus; even there you will find no rest."
Isaiah 23:12 esv
And he said: "You will no more exult, O oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon; arise, cross over to Cyprus, even there you will have no rest."
Isaiah 23:12 nlt
He says, "Never again will you rejoice,
O daughter of Sidon, for you have been crushed.
Even if you flee to Cyprus,
you will find no rest."
Isaiah 23 12 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 23:1 | Cry, you inhabitants of the coastland... | Judgment on Tyre's wealth |
| Isa 23:11 | He stretched out his hand over the sea, he made the kingdoms to tremble... | God's universal power |
| Jer 25:22 | and all the kingdoms of the world, ... and Tyre | Nations judged by God |
| Ezek 26:2 | "Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem... | Lamentation for Tyre's fall |
| Ezek 26:14 | and you shall be a place to spread nets upon... | Tyre's ultimate desolation |
| Ezek 28:2 | "Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre... | Prince of Tyre's pride |
| Ezek 28:7 | So I will bring strangers, the most ruthless of the nations... | Foreigners to conquer Tyre |
| Amos 1:9 | Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Tyre, and for four... | God's judgment on Tyre's sin |
| Zech 9:3-4 | and Tyre built herself a rampart and heaped up silver like dust... | Tyre's future judgment |
| Matt 11:21 | "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! | Woes on unrepentant cities |
| Luke 10:13 | "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! | Similar pronouncement |
| Rev 18:10 | They will stand far off, in fear of her torment, saying, “Alas! Alas! Babylon—that great city... | Judgment on Babylon's commercialism |
| Rev 18:17-19 | For in one hour all this wealth has been laid waste.” ... | Lament for Babylon's riches |
| Prov 16:18 | Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. | Proverbs on pride |
| Prov 11:28 | Whoever trusts in his riches will fall... | Dangers of wealth and pride |
| Ps 62:10 | Do not trust in violence; do not put your hope in robbery... | Warnings against earthly trust |
| Ps 49:6-7 | those who trust in their wealth and boast in the abundance of their riches have no part in redeeming man... | futility of wealth for redemption |
| Ps 52:7 | "Behold, this man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches... | judgment on self-sufficient |
| Jer 48:7 | For because you trusted in your works and your treasures, you also shall be captured... | judgment on Moab's self-reliance |
| Jer 50:36 | A sword is upon the liars, and they will become fools; a sword is upon her warriors, and they will be shattered. | judgement on Babylonian boasting |
| Deut 8:11-14 | “Take care lest you forget the LORD your God by not keeping his commandments... | warning against forgetting God in prosperity |
Isaiah 23 verses
Isaiah 23 12 Meaning
The verse warns the people of Tyre (or Zion in some interpretations) that their joy and triumph will be cut short by God's judgment. Their confidence in their ships and trade will be destroyed, leaving them no refuge or lasting victory. The verse emphasizes the transience of earthly prosperity and power when contrasted with God's sovereign will and judgment.
Isaiah 23 12 Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy concerning Tyre, a wealthy and powerful Phoenician coastal city renowned for its maritime trade and commercial might. The prophecy outlines the city's impending downfall and destruction due to its pride and exploitative practices. Chapter 23 vividly portrays the lamentations over Tyre's ruin and the loss of its extensive trade network. This specific verse serves as a concluding warning or pronouncement, indicating that any celebration or resurgence by Tyre is ultimately futile, as divine judgment will ensure its complete devastation and absence of any secure dwelling. It reflects God's power over all nations and earthly powers, highlighting the impermanence of worldly success when it stands against His decree.
Isaiah 23 12 Word Analysis
- And: (Hebrew: וְ, wə) Conjunction, often translated as "and," "but," or "so." Here it signifies a continuation of the judgment or a consequence.
- it: Pronoun referring to the victory or the recovered strength of Tyre.
- shall: Auxiliary verb indicating future tense, expressing certainty or inevitability.
- not: Negation.
- be: Verb "to be," indicating existence or state.
- of the people: (Hebrew: עַם, ʻam) Refers to the inhabitants or citizens of a place. The verse states this joy is not "of the people," meaning it is not genuine or won by the populace's efforts that earn God's favor.
- of Tyre: (Hebrew: צֹר, Tzor) The city of Tyre, a Phoenician metropolis known for its wealth, commerce, and naval power.
- but: Conjunction indicating contrast.
- for me: (Hebrew: לִי, lî) Prepositional phrase, meaning "to me" or "for me." This phrase could refer to God or an individual in the context of the original proclamation, emphasizing that the ultimate purpose or beneficiary is not as they might assume, or that the true sovereign ownership is God's. Scholars often link "for me" here to God's ultimate possession and sovereignty over the city and its destiny, contrasting with Tyre's own perceived ownership and pride. Some interpretations suggest it is a pronouncement from God that the subsequent prosperity will be "for Him" in terms of His glory displayed through judgment.
- is the LORD: (Hebrew: יְהוָה, Yahweh) The covenant name of God.
Isaiah 23 12 Bonus Section
The Hebrew phrase "for me" (לִי, lî) is particularly significant. In some interpretive traditions, it emphasizes that God’s purpose, not Tyre's, ultimately prevails. While Tyre may have celebrated perceived victories or opportunities, these were ultimately subsumed within God’s plan. It's a declaration that true ownership and destiny are in God’s hands, even amidst the ruin of human empires. This perspective echoes throughout Scripture, where human achievements are constantly brought under the purview of God's sovereignty. The "haughty spirit" of Tyre, as mentioned in Ezekiel 28, stands in stark contrast to the humble acknowledgment of the LORD, which this verse implicitly calls for.
Isaiah 23 12 Commentary
This verse declares that any transient period of recovery or celebration for Tyre is invalid in God’s sight. Their supposed revival is not a genuine possession by their people, nor is it a lasting achievement they can claim. Instead, all things, including their temporary moments of triumph or wealth, ultimately belong to the LORD. It underscores God's absolute sovereignty; He orchestrates the rise and fall of nations. Tyre’s wealth and pride could not shield it from divine judgment, and any appearance of restored glory was superficial and temporary, yielding to God’s ultimate ownership and decree.