Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Harlot (prostitute) » Machinations of
when she burned incense to them,
put on her rings and jewelry,
and went after her lovers,
but forgot Me.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
dressed like a prostitute,
having a hidden agenda.
She sits by the doorway of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, calling to those who pass by, who go straight ahead on their paths: "Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!" To the one who lacks sense, she says, read more.
"Stolen water is sweet, and bread [eaten] secretly is tasty!"
"Stolen water is sweet, and bread [eaten] secretly is tasty!"
On that day Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years-the life span of one king. At the end of 70 years, what the song [says] about the prostitute will happen to Tyre: Pick up [your] harp, stroll through the city, prostitute forgotten [by men]. Play skillfully, sing many a song, and you will be thought of again.
Harp » Used in festivities
tambourine, flute, and wine.
They do not perceive the Lord’s actions,
and they do not see the work of His hands.
flutists, and trumpeters
will never be heard in you again;
no craftsman of any trade
will ever be found in you again;
the sound of a mill
will never be heard in you again;
Why did you secretly flee from me, deceive me, and not tell me? I would have sent you away with joy and singing, with tambourines and lyres,
Verse Concepts
The noise of the jubilant has stopped.
The joyful lyre has ceased.
They let their little ones run around like lambs; their children skip about, singing to the tambourine and lyre and rejoicing at the sound of the flute.
stroll through the city,
prostitute forgotten by men.
Play skillfully,
sing many a song,
and you will be thought of again.
that the Lord brings down on him
will be to the sound of tambourines and lyres;
He will fight against him with brandished weapons.
I will put an end to the noise of your songs, and the sound of your lyres will no longer be heard.
Verse Concepts
Tyre » Prophecies respecting » Its restoration to commercial greatness after seventy years
Pick up [your] harp, stroll through the city, prostitute forgotten [by men]. Play skillfully, sing many a song, and you will be thought of again. And at the end of the 70 years, the Lord will restore Tyre and she will go back into business, prostituting herself with all the kingdoms of the world on the face of the earth.