Bible Commentary

Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD. Thus far [is] the judgment of Moab. 47. bring again ] See on Jer 46:26 for possible genuineness. Thus far Moab ] an editor’s insertion. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Bring again the captivity – (Or, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:47”

Woe be unto thee, O Moab! the people of Chemosh perisheth: for thy sons are taken captives, and thy daughters captives. Verse 46. The people of Chemosh] The Moabites, who worshipped Chemosh as their supreme god. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible The prophet, closing the threatening part of his prophecy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:46”

They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. 45. They that fled Heshbon ] i.e. the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:45”

He that fleeth from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that getteth up out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring upon it, [even] upon Moab, the year of their visitation, saith the LORD. 44. Co. considers “for I will bring saith the Lord” to be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:44”

Fear, and the pit, and the snare, [shall be] upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD. 43, 44. Cp. Isa 24:17 f. and probably a proverb in frequent use. We cannot reproduce in English the assonance paad vpaath vp. See on Lam 3:47. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 43. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:43”

And Moab shall be destroyed from [being] a people, because he hath magnified [himself] against the LORD. Verse 42. Moab shall be destroyed from being a people] They shall not have a king or civil governor: and I doubt whether there be any evidence that they were ever reinstated in their national character. They were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:42”

Kerioth is taken, and the strongholds are surprised, and the mighty men’s hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. 41. Kerioth ] See on Jer 48:20-24. But, because of the parallel expression “strong holds” in the next clause, the word may simply mean cities. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:41”

For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab. 40. he shall fly as an eagle ] Cp. on Jer 4:13. The simile seems taken from Deu 28:49, but is used elsewhere (see Isa 46:11; Eze 17:3). It well represented the Babylonian empire, which “seemed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:40”

They shall howl, [saying], How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him. 39. broken down ] See on Jer 48:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Literally, How is it broken down! they wail! … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:39”

[There shall be] lamentation generally upon all the housetops of Moab, and in the streets thereof: for I have broken Moab like a vessel wherein [is] no pleasure, saith the LORD. 38. vessel, etc.] See on Jer 22:28. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Generally – Rather, entirely. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:38”