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
Tyre was a wealthy Phoenician port city known for its extensive maritime trade networks throughout the ancient world. Isaiah prophesied that Tyre would face a period of desolation lasting seventy years as divine judgment for its pride and materialism. The metaphor of 'hire' and 'fornication' refers to Tyre's mercenary approach to trade, where they would do business with anyone for profit, regardless of moral considerations.
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