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Isaiah 23:7 Β· KJV

"Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn."

King James Version

What does Isaiah 23:7 mean? β†’

Passage Context

5As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.
6Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle.
7Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn.
8Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth?
9The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to have a joyous city?

2

How do you navigate feelings of pride in your achievements?

3

When have you felt your identity tied to a place?

Life Application

identity

Reflect on how your identity is shaped by your environment and experiences.

faith

Consider how your faith can ground your identity amidst changing circumstances.

Places in This Verse

Tyre(Tyre today)

An ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and trade, significant in biblical history.

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