Isaiah 23:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

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.

Ver. 12. Thou shalt no more rejoice.] Heb., Exult, revel.

O thou oppressed.] Or, Ravished damsel, daughter of Zidon, hactenus intacta vi hostili, never till now subdued.

Arise, pass.] Asyndeton, q.d., Haste, haste.

Over to Chittim.] To Cyprus, Greece, Italy.

There also shalt thou have no rest.] Safety or shelter. Cain's curse was upon them; the visible vengeance of God followed them close at heels. See Deuteronomy 28:65,66 .

Isaiah 23:12

12 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.