Bible Commentary

For every head [shall be] bald, and every beard clipped: upon all the hands [shall be] cuttings, and upon the loins sackcloth. 37. All shall have the usual indications of mourning. See on ch. Jer 16:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 37, 38. Cp. Isa 15:2 f. From “for I have broken” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:37”

Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and mine heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kir-heres: because the riches [that] he hath gotten are perished. 36. soundeth for Moab like pipes ] Their use was connected with funerals, so that the word is appropriate as expressing mourning. Isaiah’s word is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:36”

Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, saith the LORD, him that offereth in the high places, and him that burneth incense to his gods. 35. him that offereth in ] This involves a slight modification of MT. which, as it stands, will mean, him that bringeth up (worshippers) to. LXX, omitting one consonant, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:35”

From the cry of Heshbon [even] unto Elealeh, [and even] unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar [even] unto Horonaim, [as] a heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate. 34. Abbreviated from Isa 15:4-6. The first words need emendation; “How criest thou, O H. and El.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:34”

And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; [their] shouting [shall be] no shouting. 33. This v. is taken with modifications from Isa 16:10. And gladness Moab ] probably genuine. From “and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:33”

O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach [even] to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage. 32. Based on Isa 16:8 f. With more than the weeping of Jazer ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:32”

Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; [mine heart] shall mourn for the men of Kir-heres. 31. Based on Isa 16:7, but the influence of the first person in Jer 48:9 there (“I will, etc.”) has led here to the prophet’s grief for Moab being represented as caused … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:31”

I know his wrath, saith the LORD; but [it shall] not [be] so; his lies shall not so effect [it]. 30. I know his wrath ] The Lord corroborates the assertion of the prophet in the former verse. that it is nought nothing ] rather, as Dr. his boastings are untruth; they do untruth. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:30”

We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogance, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart. 29, 30. Expanded from Isa 16:6. For pride as a characteristic of Moab cp. Isa 25:11; Zep 2:8-10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 29 39. See introd. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:29”

O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove [that] maketh her nest in the sides of the hole’s mouth. 28. dwell in the rock ] See on Jer 4:29. in the sides of the hole’s mouth ] The expression is peculiar and probably corrupt, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:28”