Introduction:
Tyrus, also known as Tyre, is a significant city mentioned in the Bible, located on the Mediterranean coast in what is now modern-day Lebanon. It was a prominent Phoenician city known for its wealth, trade, and influence in the ancient world. Tyrus is frequently referenced in the Old Testament, where it is often depicted in the context of its interactions with Israel and its eventual judgment by God.

Historical Background:
Tyrus was originally a settlement on the mainland, but over time, it expanded to include an island city, which became its most fortified and prosperous part. The city was renowned for its production of purple dye, which was highly valued in antiquity. Tyrus was a hub of maritime trade, establishing colonies and trade routes across the Mediterranean.

Biblical References:

1. Alliance with Israel:
Tyrus had a notable relationship with Israel, particularly during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. Hiram, the king of Tyre, provided materials and craftsmen for the construction of David's palace and Solomon's Temple. In 1 Kings 5:1-12, the Bible records the alliance between Solomon and Hiram, highlighting the mutual respect and cooperation between the two kingdoms.

2. Prophecies Against Tyrus:
Despite its initial friendly relations with Israel, Tyrus is subject to several prophetic judgments in the Bible. The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Amos all pronounce God's judgment against Tyrus for its pride, idolatry, and mistreatment of Israel.

· Isaiah 23: Isaiah prophesies the downfall of Tyrus, describing how its wealth and splendor will be brought to nothing. Isaiah 23:1 states, "An oracle concerning Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is destroyed, without house or harbor."

· Ezekiel 26-28: Ezekiel delivers a detailed prophecy against Tyrus, foretelling its destruction by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and its eventual desolation. Ezekiel 26:3 declares, "Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Tyre, and I will bring many nations against you, like the sea casting up its waves."

· Amos 1:9-10: Amos condemns Tyrus for delivering entire communities into exile, breaking a covenant of brotherhood. Amos 1:9 states, "This is what the LORD says: 'For three transgressions of Tyre, even for four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole community of exiles to Edom, and broke a covenant of brotherhood.'"

3. New Testament Mentions:
In the New Testament, Tyrus is mentioned in the context of Jesus' ministry. In Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30, Jesus travels to the region of Tyre and Sidon, where He heals the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman, demonstrating His compassion and the extension of His ministry beyond the Jewish people.

Theological Significance:
Tyrus serves as a symbol of human pride and the futility of relying on wealth and power apart from God. The biblical prophecies against Tyrus illustrate the theme of divine judgment against nations that oppose God's people and His purposes. The city's eventual downfall serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the ultimate accountability of all nations before Him.

Conclusion:
The account of Tyrus in the Bible is a testament to the complex relationships between ancient nations and the overarching narrative of God's justice and mercy. Through its rise and fall, Tyrus exemplifies the transient nature of earthly power and the enduring truth of God's word.TYRUS

ti'-rus.

See TYRE.

5184. Turos -- Tyre, a city of Phoenicia
... Tyre. Of Hebrew origin (Tsor): Tyrus (ie Tsor), a place in Palestine -- Tyre. see
HEBREW Tsor. (turon) -- 2 Occurrences. (turou) -- 5 Occurrences. ...
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5183. Turios -- a Tyrian, an inhabitant of Tyre
... of Tyre NASB Word Usage Tyre (1). of Tyre. From Turos; a Tyrian, ie Inhabitant of
Tyrus -- of Tyre. see GREEK Turos. (turiois) -- 1 Occurrence. 5182, 5183. ...
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6865. Tsor -- a Phoenician city
... Tyre, Tyrus. Or Tsowr {tsore}; the same as tsor; a rock; Tsor, a place in Palestine --
Tyre, Tyrus. see HEBREW tsor. 6864, 6865. Tsor or Tsor. 6866 . ...
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A Description of the Sea-Coast, Out of Pliny and Strabo.
... Tyrus, heretofore an island, &c. ... Strabo goes backward: "Tyrus is not distant
from Sidon above two hundred furlongs":"five-and-twenty miles. ...
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The Antichrist Will be the Son of Satan
... attention from Bible students of the last two generations, and since the late Mr.
GH Pember pointed out that what is there said of "the king of Tyrus" could be ...
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The Antichrist Will be a Jew
... 2. In Ezek.28:2-10 a remarkable description is given us of the Antichrist under
the figure of "the Prince of Tyrus," just as in vv.12-19 we have another most ...
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The West Coast of Galilee-Carmel.
... who hath moreover these words, "Near is the colony of Claudius Caesar, Ptolemais,
heretofore Ace, the town Ecdippa, the white promontory, Tyrus, heretofore an ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 63 the west coast.htm

Another Cavil Met, IE , the Devil who Instigated Man to Sin ...
... it is said in reference to the devil: "Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto
me, saying, Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say ...
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Whether Temporal Goods Can be Merited
... their deceit earned a reward that was temporal." Further, it is said in
Ezek.29:18: "the king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article ten whether temporal goods.htm

Psalm 87
... thou city of the Lord. ^4Rahab and Babel I, to those. that know me, will record:
Behold ev'n Tyrus, and with it. the land of Palestine,. And likewise Ethiopia; ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 87.htm

The Last King of Judah
... and put them upon thy neck, and send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of
Moab, and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, and to the ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 36 the last king.htm

Introduction.
... jasper With the mystic jewel-work of the High Priest's breastplate--the logeion
kriseos, rationale judicii--compare the "covering of the King of Tyrus." --Ezek ...
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The Blessings of Noah Upon Shem and Japheth. (Gen. Ix. 18-27. )
... one of Japheth's. Ph[oe]nicia was completely overthrown by him. Haughty
Tyrus fell to the ground. Zechariah 9:3, 4, when announcing ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the blessings of noah upon.htm

Tyrus (18 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TYRUS. ti'-rus. See TYRE. Multi-Version
Concordance Tyrus (18 Occurrences). Jeremiah 25:22 And ...
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Zidon (25 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 25:22 And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings
of the isles which are beyond the sea, (KJV JPS BBE DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Peeled (5 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 29:18 Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve
a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder ...
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Isles (32 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 25:22 And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the
kings of the isles which are beyond the sea, (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Nebuchadrezzar (31 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 26:7 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus
Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and ...
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Tyropoeon

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Tzaddi
Tzaddi. Tyrus, Tzaddi. Tzade . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TZADDI.
tza-de'. See TSADHE. Tyrus, Tzaddi. Tzade . Reference Bible.
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Mariners (7 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 27:8 The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise
men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots. (KJV WBS). ...
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Sealest (1 Occurrence)
... Ezekiel 28:12 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say
unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and ...
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Tyre (59 Occurrences)
... TYRE. tir (tsowr. tsor, "rock" Turos, "Tyrus"; modern Sur): 1. Physical Features:
The most noted of the Phoenician cities situated on the coast, lat. 33? ...
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