Bible Commentary

All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, [and] the beautiful rod! 17. For the use of “How” introducing a lament, cp. Lam 1:1; Lam 2:1; Lam 4:1. the strong staff (mg. sceptre) the beautiful rod ] For these expressions, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:17”

The calamity of Moab [is] near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. Near to come – Twenty-three years elapsed between the fourth year of Jehoiakim, when this prophecy was spoken, and its accomplishment by the invasion of Moab five years after the capture of Jerusalem. So slowly does Gods justice move onward. Fuente: Albert … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:16”

Moab is spoiled, and gone up [out of] her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name [is] the LORD of hosts. 15. Moab her cities ] The Hebrew is difficult. Dr., followed by Pe., alters the MT. on the model of Jer 48:18, so as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:15”

How say ye, We [are] mighty and strong men for the war? Mighty – Heroes, veteran warriors. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible How can ye justify what you say, or why say you so, or to what purpose do you brag of your valour? Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:14”

And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence. 13. shall be ashamed ] See on Jer 2:26. was ashamed of Beth-el their confidence ] Bethel was the southern seat of Jeroboam’s idolatrous worship. But Israel found their confidence in the worship there misplaced, when Shalmaneser … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:13”

Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles. 12. pour off ] rather as mg. tilt (a vessel). The figure of earthenware jars of wine is continued. They are emptied by being tilted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:12”

Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed. 11. Moab hath been at ease from his youth ] He hath not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:11”

Cursed [be] he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed [be] he that keepeth back his sword from blood. 10. negligently ] lit. with slackness, better than mg. deceitfully. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Deceitfully – Better as in the margin. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Jer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:10”

Give wings unto Moab, that it may flee and get away: for the cities thereof shall be desolate, without any to dwell therein. 9. wings ] The sense is that nothing short of wings would enable the Moabites to escape before their enemies. that she may fly and get her away ] or as mg. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:9”

And the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD hath spoken. 8. the valley ] the valley of the Jordan towards the Dead Sea. the plain ] the tableland of Moab. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 48:8”