Tyre is a famous city in the Lebanon region, along with Sidon and Gebal. It is also called Tyres. 
It is located south of Sidon. In ancient times, it was famous as a very wealthy place that played a central role in Mediterranean trade.
Ezekiel 27:3Your borders are in the heart of the seas. Your builders have perfected your beauty.
가나안 정복전쟁당시 아셀 지파에게 여호수아가 나누어 주었으나 취하지 못함(수19:29, 삿1:31-32)
Joshua 19:29Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: twenty-two cities with their villages.
Judges 1:31but the Asherites lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land, for they didn’t drive them out.Judges 1:32Naphtali didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Beth Anath; but he lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land. Nevertheless the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh and of Beth Anath became subject to forced labor.
다윗과 솔로몬이 궁전을 지을 때 재료와 기술자를 여기서 구했다.
2 Samuel 5:11David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel), and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.
1 Kings 5:7Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you have sent to me. I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning cypress timber.
Ezekiel 27:16“ ‘ “Judah and the land of Israel were your traders. They traded wheat of Minnith, confections, honey, oil, and balm for your merchandise.Ezekiel 27:17“ ‘ “Damascus was your merchant for the multitude of your handiworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool.Ezekiel 27:18“ ‘ “Vedan and Javan traded with yarn for your wares: bright iron, cassia, and calamus were among your merchandise.Ezekiel 27:19“ ‘ “Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding.Ezekiel 27:20“ ‘ “Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar were the merchants of your hand; in lambs, rams, and goats. In these, they were your merchants.Ezekiel 27:21“ ‘ “The traders of Sheba and Raamah were your traders. They traded for your wares with the chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.Ezekiel 27:22“ ‘ “Haran, Canneh, and Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were your traders.Ezekiel 27:23These were your traders in choice wares, in wrappings of blue and embroidered work, and in chests of rich clothing, bound with cords and made of cedar, among your merchandise. Ezekiel 27:24“ ‘ “The ships of Tarshish were your caravans for your merchandise. You were replenished and made very glorious in the heart of the seas.Ezekiel 27:25Your rowers have brought you into great waters. The east wind has broken you in the heart of the seas.
Matthew 15:21Behold, a Canaanite woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, “Have mercy on me, Lord, you son of David! My daughter is severely possessed by a demon!”Matthew 15:22But he answered her not a word. His disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away; for she cries after us.”Matthew 15:23But he answered, “I wasn’t sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”Matthew 15:24But she came and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, help me.”Matthew 15:25But he answered, “It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”Matthew 15:26But she said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”Matthew 15:27Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.Matthew 15:28Jesus departed from there, and came near to the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there.
바울이 3차 전도여행을 마무리 하며 돌아오는 중 이곳에서 주민들이 예루살렘으로 가지 말라고 권하였으나, 결단하고 내려갔다.
Acts 21:2When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria and landed at Tyre, for the ship was there to unload her cargo.Acts 21:3Having found disciples, we stayed there seven days. These said to Paul through the Spirit that he should not go up to Jerusalem.Acts 21:4When those days were over, we departed and went on our journey. They all, with wives and children, brought us on our way until we were out of the city. Kneeling down on the beach, we prayed.Acts 21:5After saying goodbye to each other, we went on board the ship, and they returned home again.Acts 21:6When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais. We greeted the brothers and stayed with them one day.Acts 21:7On the next day, we who were Paul’s companions departed, and came to Caesarea. We entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.Acts 21:8Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.Acts 21:9As we stayed there some days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.Acts 21:10Coming to us and taking Paul’s belt, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘So the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt, and will deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’ ”Acts 21:11When we heard these things, both we and the people of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.Acts 21:12Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”Acts 21:13When he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The Lord’s will be done.”Acts 21:14After these days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.Acts 21:15Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.Acts 21:16When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.Acts 21:17The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.Acts 21:18When he had greeted them, he reported one by one the things which God had worked among the Gentiles through his ministry.Acts 21:19They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.Acts 21:20They have been informed about you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children and not to walk after the customs.Acts 21:21What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.Acts 21:22Therefore do what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow.Acts 21:23Take them and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses for them, that they may shave their heads. Then all will know that there is no truth in the things that they have been informed about you, but that you yourself also walk keeping the law.Acts 21:24But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written our decision that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from food offered to idols, from blood, from strangled things, and from sexual immorality.”Acts 21:25Then Paul took the men, and the next day purified himself and went with them into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.Acts 21:26When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the multitude and laid hands on him,Acts 21:27crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!”