Contemporary Examples. 1  But there are deep suspicions in Kiev that the Russians only went to Geneva to stall threatened Western economic sanctions. 2  The tactic made sense only as a stall for defendants each facing 20 years or more in prison. â 3 At a rodeo, in a stall, in a three-way,â says McConaughey with a chuckle.
The adjective for Tyre is Tyrian, and the inhabitants are Tyrians. Tyre is an ancient Phoenician city and the legendary birthplace of Europa and Elissa (Dido). Today it is the fourth largest city in Lebanon and houses one of the nation's major ports. Tourism is a major industry.
2 In this chapter we find the judgment of the prince and king of Tyre and Sidon. The prophecy looks beyond the local ruler to the one who is behind the kingdoms of the worldâSatan. 3 Chuck Smith: Now as we get into chapter 28, the attention now is directed against the king of Tyre.idon still exists on the ancient site of the city of Sidon, and it's still a city there to the present day. OTS: Judgment on Sidon (28:20 â 26). The Lord now directed Ezekiel to turn his attention to Tyreâs sister city Sidon. The God of Israel was hostile towards Sidon too.