And it shall come to pass after the end of seventy years, that the LORD will visit Tyre, and she shall turn to her hire, and shall commit fornication with all the kingdoms of the world upon the face of the earth.
And after seventy years have passed, the LORD will restore Tyre, and she will return to her profitable trade, doing business with all the kingdoms of the world.
God is saying that after a period of judgment (70 years), He will restore the city of Tyre to its former prosperity and international trade.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Isaiah, Tyre was a powerful trading city on the Mediterranean coast, known for its wealth and alliances that often involved exploitation and pride, which drew God's judgment as described in the prophetic books. This verse foretells that after a period of seventy years, likely alluding to the Babylonian exile and its aftermath, Tyre would resume its sinful commercial practices, symbolized by "fornication" as a metaphor for unfaithful alliances with other nations. This prophecy highlights God's control over world events and His warnings through prophets to nations that rebel against Him.
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