Focus on verses about the king of Tyre, seen as a reference to a fallen being
The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: In the pride of your heart you say, “I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas.” But you are a mere mortal and not a god, though you think you are wise as a god.’”
“Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
Woe to Chorazan and Bethsaida!32. If half the mighty works that have been done in you were done in Tyre and in Sidon they would have long ago repented of their sins, and sought the way of right.33. And when the judgement day shall come, lo, Tyre and Sidon will be called more worthy than will you.34. Because they slighted not their gifts, while you have thrown away the pearl of greatest price.35. Woe unto you Capernaum!
1. Now, many women who possessed much wealth, and abode in other towns of Galilee, implored that Jesus and the twelve, together with the masters from the foreign lands, would thither go and preach and heal.2. Among these anxious ones were Mary Magdalene, who was obsessed by seven homeless spirits of the air, which had been driven out by the Omnific Word which Jesus spoke;3. Susanna, who owned vast estates at Cæsarea-Philippi;4. Johanna, wife of Chuza, one of Herod's court;5. And Rachel from the coast of Tyre;6. And other from beyond the Jordan and the sea of Galilee.7. And they provided ample means and three times seven men went forth.8. They preached the gospel of the Christ and they baptised the multitudes who made confession of their faith; they healed the sick and raised the dead.9. And Jesus wrought and taught from early morn until the day had gone, and then into the night, he did not stop to eat.10. His friends became alarmed lest he should fail from loss of strength, and they laid hold of him and would, by force, have taken him away to a place of rest.11. But he rebuked them not; he said, Have you not read that God will give his angels charge concerning me?12. That they would hold me fast and suffer not that I should come to want?13. I tell you, men, while I am giving out my strength unto these anxious, waiting throngs I find myself at rest within the arms of God,14. Whose blessed messengers bring down to me the bread of life.15. There is a tide just once in human life.16. These people now are willing to receive the truth; their opportunity is now; our opportunity is now,17. And if we do not teach them while we may, the tide will ebb;18. They may not care again to hear the truth; then tell me, Who will bear the guilt?19. And so he taught and healed.20. Among the multitudes were men of every shade of thought.
He goes alone to Tyre and abides in Rachel's home.
1. The Christine master spent a time in prayer and then he called the foreign masters, and he said to them,2. Behold, I sent the twelve apostles unto Israel, but you are sent to all the world.3. Our God is one, is Spirit, and is truth, and every man is dear to him.4. He is the God of every child of India, and the farther east; of Persia, and the farther north; of Greece and Rome and of the farther west; of Egypt and the farther south, and of the mighty lands across the seas, and of the islands of the seas.5. If God would send the bread of life to one and not to all who have arisen to the consciousness of life and can receive the bread of life, then he would be unjust and that would shake the very throne of heaven.6. So he has called you from the seven centres of the world, and he has breathed the breath of wisdom and of power into your souls, and now he sends you forth as bearers of the light of life, apostles of the human race.7. Go on your way, and as you go proclaim the gospel of the Christ.8. And then he breathed upon the masters and he said, Receive the Holy Breath; and then he gave to each the Word of power.9. And each went on his way, and every land was blest.10. Then Jesus went alone across the hills of Galilee and after certain days he reached the coast of Tyre, and in the home of Rachel he abode.11. He did not advertise his coming for he did not come to teach; he would commune with God where he could see the waters of the Mighty Sea.12. But Rachel told the news and multitudes of people thronged her home to see the Lord.13. A Grecian woman of Phenecia came; her daughter was obsessed.
He did not come to Tyre to heal; he came to talk with God beside the sea.16. And Jesus said, Lo, I was sent not to the Greek, nor to Syro-phenicians; I come just to my people, Israel.17. And then the woman fell down at his feet and said, Lord, Jesus, I implore that you will save my child.18. And Jesus said, You know the common proverb well: It is not meet that one should give the children's bread to dogs.19. And then the woman said, Yea, Jesus, this I know, but dogs may eat the crumbs that fall down from their master's board.20. And Jesus said, Such faith I have not seen, no, not among the Jews; she is not serf, nor dog.21. And then he said to her, According to your faith so let it be.22. The woman went her way and when she came unto her child, lo, she was healed.23. And Jesus tarried many days in Tyre; and then he went his way and dwelt a time in Sidon by the sea.24. And then he journeyed on.
1. The harvest feast drew near; the twelve went to Jerusalem, but Jesus did not go with them; he tarried in Capernaum.2. Among the multitudes that followed him were many who went not up to the feast; they were not Jews.3. And Jesus called three-score-and -ten of these disciples unto him and said, The kingdom of the Christ is not for Jews alone; it is for every man.4. Lo, I have chosen twelve to preach the gospel, first unto the Jews; and they are Jews.5. Twelve is the number of the Jew and seven the number of the all, including every man.6. God is the ten, the holy Jod.7. When God and man are multiplied we have three-score-and-ten, the number of the brotherhood of man.8. And now I send you forth by twos and twos; not to the Jews alone, but unto every nation under heaven; to Greek and to Assyrian; to the Samaritan; to those beyond the seas; to every man.9. You need not go afar, for men of every land are here and in Samaria.10. Arise and go your way; but go in faith; and take no gold nor silver in your purse; no extra coat or shoes.11. Go in the sacred name; trust God and you will never come to want.12. And let this be your salutation everywhere, Peace be to all; good will to all.13. And if the son of peace be in the house, the door will open wide and you will enter in; and then the holy peace will rest upon that house.14. The seventy in twos went forth; they went into Samaria, and as they went they said, Peace be to all; good will to all!15. Repent and turn from sin, and set your house in order, for a son of man who bears the image of the Christ, will come, and you may see his face.16. They entered every village of Samaria; they preached in Tyre and in Sidon by the sea.
City Tyre
Markets bustled, priests prayed, and a herald warned before submersion near Tyre and Gom.
Location: Centered in coastal cities like Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos along the eastern Mediterranean.
Phoenician city-states like Tyre and Sidon had complex governance systems, paralleling Plato's description of Atlantis' organized society.
Lucian tells us that a sea-shell often took the place of the cup, as a vessel in which to hold the water where the needle floated, and hence upon the ancient coins of Tyre we find a sea-shell represented.
I will send a hundred million warring angels down to Babylon and Tyre and Yedmon and Luce, and inspire their mortal kings to make war on the westward cities, the strongholds of Baal.
And yet other millions of warring angels had she sent to the Parsi'e'an cities, and to the Eguptian cities, Daskrath, Babylon and Gonassah and Tyre and Romaxain and to the kings and queens of many other great cities, to inspire them to send forth armies to destroy, not only the worshipers of Jehovih, but all people that worshiped Baal, or Dagon, or any other God.
Phoenicia here means the Levantine coastal world whose cities include Tyre.
A Phoenician royal house (the Tyre / Agenor line) sends Europa toward Crete and the Minos world.
On this site, the Phoenicians already frames Tyre and the Phoenician world that Agenor’s house sits inside.
The Phoenicians: Tyre / Phoenicia historical frame for Agenor’s house.
She was originally a Phoenician princess, the daughter of King Agenor and Queen Telephassa of Tyre (modern-day Lebanon) [coordinates n="33.2707" e="35.2033" z="6"].
Europa is typically described as the daughter of King Agenor of Tyre, a Phoenician ruler.
Melqart: Often identified with the city of Tyre, Melqart was a significant Phoenician god linked to kingship, the sea, and commerce.
He was sometimes referred to as "Baal of Tyre."
Thyriers fits Tyre both phonetically and symbolically, particularly given Tyre’s historical prominence in writing, trade, and cultural dissemination.
At last they came to Tyre, but Min-erva said, Keep clear, for here the air has been long poisoned by the priests.
After they had passed Tyre, the Tyrians seized one of the rearmost ships, and as the ship was too far behind us, we could not take it back again; but Jon swore to be revenged for it.
When he saw that with his people he could not storm our wall, he sent messengers to Tyre.
Soon after they had left the harbour they fell in with at least thirty ships coming from Tyre with women and children.
The King of Tyre afterwards, seeing that all his best sailors were gone, sent all his ships with his wild soldiers to catch them, dead or alive.
Temples and offerings for safe passage appear at Tyre, Sidon, and in colonies.
Here are the sites of Tyre and Sidon, the ancient London and Liverpool of the Mediterranean, into whose gay bazaars, glittering temples, and spacious palaces once flowed the luxuries of the world.
"The attributes of both Baal and Moloch (the good and bad powers of the sun) were united in the Phœnician god Melkart, "king of the city," whom the inhabitants of Tyre considered their special patron.
The speech that may be heard to-day in the synagogues of Chicago and Melbourne resounded two thousand years ago in the streets of Rome; and, at a still earlier period, it could be heard in the palaces of Babylon and the shops of Thebes--in Tyre, in Sidon, in Gades, in Palmyra, in Nineveh.
Wares of gold and silver, stuffs from Tyre and Gom were spread on what the merchant knew would best display the gleam of golden thread and floss made by that insect horror in its shape doth show to timid ones.
3Thyrhisburch is Tyre.
At last they came to Tyre, but Min-erva said, Keep clear, for here the air has been long poisoned by the priests.
After they had passed Tyre, the Tyrians seized one of the rearmost ships, and as the ship was too far behind us, we could not take it back again; but Jon swore to be revenged for it.
When he saw that with his people he could not storm our wall, he sent messengers to Tyre.
Soon after they had left the harbour they fell in with at least thirty ships coming from Tyre with women and children.
The King of Tyre afterwards, seeing that all his best sailors were gone, sent all his ships with his wild soldiers to catch them, dead or alive.
This astounded us, and seemed [171]most extraordinary; but Nearchus told us that his king wished to show to the other kings that he was more powerful than any kings of Tyre had ever been.
Their famous cities like Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos thrived during this period, and they established trade networks across the Mediterranean.
The Phoenician cities, the most important of which were Tyre, Sidon, Beirut, and Byblos, came under Egyptian rule but were largely autonomous.
Melqart was the chief god of Tyre, while Baal reigned supreme in Sidon.
Phoenician independence ended completely in the 4th century BC when Alexander the Great besieged and destroyed Tyre.
Description: The city of Tyre, a major Phoenician port, is prophesied in the Bible to be destroyed and sunk into the sea.
Historically, Tyre was besieged by various conquerors, including Alexander the Great, who famously built a causeway to the island city.
Outcome: Tyre was partially destroyed several times, and the island city was connected to the mainland by Alexander’s causeway.
Key Locations: Tyre [coordinates n="33.2708" e="35.1960"], Sidon [coordinates n="33.5579" e="35.3720"], Carthage [coordinates n="36.8625" e="10.3308"]
Wealthy Nations: Isaiah prophesies against various powerful and wealthy nations, including Babylon, Assyria, Egypt, and Tyre.
Ships and Harbors: Isaiah 23 contains a prophecy against Tyre, a significant maritime city with a famous harbor.
Wealthy Nations: Ezekiel prophesies against wealthy nations like Tyre and Egypt.
Ships and Harbors: Ezekiel 27 is a lament over Tyre, depicting it as a wealthy merchant city with many ships and trade routes, ultimately facing destruction.
Destruction: Ezekiel contains prophecies of destruction against nations like Tyre, Egypt, and Jerusalem (Ezekiel 26–32).
Wealthy Nations: The book references wealthy cities like Tyre and Egypt, which are subjects of God's judgment.
Ships and Harbors: Tyre is depicted as a hub of trade with grand ships and wealthy harbors (Ezekiel 27).
Destruction: Ezekiel prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, Tyre, and Egypt, along with the eventual restoration of Israel (Ezekiel 24-32).
Ships and Harbors: Isaiah (Tyre), Ezekiel (Tyre).
Mentions of Islands: Ezekiel refers to islands in his prophecies, particularly in the context of judgment against nations like Tyre, a significant maritime power.
Ezekiel 26:15, 18: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says to Tyre: Will not the coastlands tremble at the sound of your fall...
Ezekiel 28:13: Describes the beauty of the King of Tyre with precious stones, which some interpret as symbolic language.
Isaiah 23 (The Oracle Against Tyre): Tyre, a wealthy island city-state known for its trade and influence, could be seen as a historical counterpart to Atlantis.
The description of Tyre's eventual downfall due to its pride and reliance on wealth may echo the fate of Atlantis, suggesting a broader divine principle that no matter how powerful, all nations are subject to divine judgment.
Ezekiel 26-28 (Prophecies Against Tyre and Sidon): These chapters describe the destruction of Tyre and Sidon, wealthy coastal cities, for their arrogance and idolatry.
The Fall of Great Cities: Books like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel frequently describe the fall of great cities like Babylon and Tyre.
Tyre, known as Sour in Arabic, is a city in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean coast.
Like Byblos, Tyre is one of the oldest cities in the world, with its history stretching back over 5,000 years.
Tyre was a major Phoenician city-state and played a crucial role in the spread of Phoenician culture and commerce across the Mediterranean.
Phoenician Powerhouse: Tyre was one of the most powerful and influential city-states of the Phoenician civilization.
Purple Dye Production: Tyre was famous for producing Tyrian purple, a highly prized dye made from the murex snail.
Alexander the Great: Tyre is historically significant for its resistance against Alexander the Great.
Roman Era: Under Roman rule, Tyre prospered and became a major urban center.
Christianity: Tyre played a role in the early spread of Christianity.
Al Mina Archaeological Site: This site contains remnants of ancient Tyre, including the Roman Hippodrome, which could hold up to 20,000 spectators.
The site offers insights into the urban planning and architectural prowess of the Romans in Tyre.
Tyre's Ancient Port: The port of Tyre was central to its maritime dominance.
The Cathedral of Tyre: Originally built in the 12th century by the Crusaders, the Cathedral of Tyre was an important religious site during the medieval period.
The Great Necropolis: Tyre's Great Necropolis is a significant archaeological site with hundreds of tombs dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods.
Today, Tyre is a vibrant city that blends its rich historical past with contemporary life.
The old town of Tyre retains much of its historic charm, with narrow alleys, traditional houses, and bustling markets.
Tyre's archaeological sites are among the most significant in Lebanon, attracting scholars and tourists alike.
Tyre's enduring legacy as a center of commerce, culture, and history continues to make it an important city in the Mediterranean region.
Tyre was originally an island city, located off the coast of what is now southern Lebanon.
Island City: For much of its early history, Tyre was indeed an island, with a powerful maritime culture.
Siege by Alexander the Great: The most pivotal moment in Tyre’s history came in 332 BCE, when Alexander the Great laid siege to the city.
The island's natural defenses and strong walls made it difficult for Alexander’s forces to conquer Tyre.
This allowed his army to breach Tyre's defenses and capture the city after a seven-month siege.
Permanent Land Connection: The causeway built by Alexander gradually altered the coastal dynamics around Tyre.
This transformation turned Tyre from an island into a peninsula.
The city of Tyre now consists of the ancient city area on the former island, as well as the newer parts of the city that have developed on the mainland.
10Then he says that Hypsouranios settled Tyre and that he invented huts made of reeds, rushes, and papyrus.
Once, when there were fierce rainstorms and gales, the trees in Tyre rubbed against one another and started a fire and it burned down their woodland.
She took it up and consecrated it in Tyre, the holy island.
Text: "Say to Tyre, situated at the gateway to the sea, merchant of peoples on many coasts, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: You say, Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’"
Connection: Tyre was a major Phoenician port city with extensive maritime connections.
The description of Tyre as a "gateway to the sea" and its trade with "many coasts" can evoke the idea of powerful, seafaring civilizations like those described in the Atlantis legend.
"The oracle concerning Tyre.
Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is destroyed, without house or harbor!
Context: The prophet Isaiah proclaims judgment against Tyre, a prominent trading city.
The "ships of Tarshish" symbolize the merchants and trade routes that will mourn the fall of Tyre, indicating economic loss and disruption.
Context: The prophet Ezekiel addresses the city of Tyre, listing its numerous trade partners.