Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 27:3

3 And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, which art a merchant of the people for many isles, thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said , I am of perfect beauty.

Personate Tyrus as near thee, and hearing what thou say'st unto, or of her, describe her, that she may know thou speakest to her.

That dwellest, so Heb.

Entrances Heb. she was but four Furlongs, or five hundred Paces, or half our English mile from the Continent, as 'twere in the very door of the Sea, far enough off to have convenient Harbours between her, and the Continent, and to be out of danger of sudden, or easie surprises.

A rich and populous Emporie, or Mart for all Commodities, either to vend or buy to Islanders, or those that dwell on firm Land.

In thy Riches, Strength, Alliances, and Trade, thou art grown proud, thou hast thought, and said too, a great deal more, than becomes a changeable State,

Thou hast boasted of the excellency of thy Government, the strength of thy City, the inaccessibleness of thy scituation, nearness, strength, and obligations of thy Allies, and as if nothing were wanting to perpetuate thy Glory, and Happiness, poor self-flattering Tyre! But let's view particulars.

Marginal references: chap. 28.12.; Heb. perfect of beauty.