Isaiah 23:15
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
فِي ذَلِكَ الوَقتِ، سَتُنسَى صُورُ لِسَبعِينَ سَنَةٍ، أي مُدَّةَ حَياةِ مَلِكٍ. وَفِي نِهايَةِ السَّبعِينَ سَنَةٍ سَتَكُونُ صُورُ أشْبَهَ بِالعاهِرَةِ فِي هَذِهِ الأُغْنِيَةِ:
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Isaiah says that Tyre, a city, will be forgotten for seventy years, as if it never existed. After those years, it will come back to life, like a person waking up from a long sleep.
Explained for Children
Imagine Tyre as a toy that gets put away in a closet for 70 years. No one remembers it or plays with it. But after 70 years, someone finds it and starts playing with it again, just like before!
Historical Background
The prophet Isaiah wrote this around 700 BCE. He was addressing the people of Judah and warning them about the fate of Tyre, a powerful trading city. At the time, Tyre was a bustling hub of commerce and culture.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can see this in businesses that struggle or go dormant for a while but eventually recover. A company might face tough times, but with perseverance and strategy, it can come back stronger than ever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Tyre shall be forgotten seventy years' mean?
It means that the city of Tyre will be in a state of decline or obscurity for a period of 70 years, as if it has been erased from memory.
Why 70 years?
The number 70 in the Bible often symbolizes a complete period of time, often linked to divine judgment or rest. It could also reflect a literal period of time based on historical events.
What does 'Tyre shall sing as an harlot' mean?
This phrase suggests that after the period of decline, Tyre will come back to life with renewed vigor and activity, much like a prostitute who sings to attract customers, indicating a return to its prosperous and bustling state.
How does this relate to modern businesses?
Businesses can face periods of decline, but with resilience and strategic efforts, they can recover and thrive again, much like Tyre's predicted recovery after its 70 years of obscurity.