Neville Goddard on Isaiah 23:1-4 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Isaiah 23 in context

Scripture Focus

1The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.

2Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.

3And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.

4Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.

Isaiah 23:1-4

Biblical Context

Isaiah 23:1-4 portrays Tyre’s wealth as a burden and calls for inner stillness; outer prosperity depends on the state of consciousness, not merely external trade.

Neville's Inner Vision

Tyre in this reading is not a city apart but a symbol of a trading mind—thoughts that move like ships, seeking nourishment in the world’s markets. The burden and the "mart of nations" point to a state where abundance is sought through outer traffic rather than inner provision. When the line says 'Be still,' it invites you to quell the restless tides of desire and discover the I AM that you are. The great waters stand for your inner currents; if you listen to them crying, 'I travail not,' you confirm lack. If, instead, you feel the river's harvest as already yours, you align with fullness. The seed of Sihor is the inner revenue of imagination—the moment you accept that you are cared for by an inexhaustible source. You become a mart of nations only as your consciousness recognizes its own divine supply. Quiet the sea within, and the outer port begins to reflect your inward state of abundance or restraint.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes, breathe, and imagine a still harbor inside your chest. Then say, 'I am abundance,' feel it as present right now, and watch the outer world respond to your inner state.