Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
What does Isaiah 23:16 mean?
The desolations of Tyre were not to be for ever. The Lord will visit Tyre in mercy.
Key themes
Justice and mercyHolinessJudgmentRemnant
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Keep this verse inside Isaiah 23:15-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).