therefore thus says the Lord God: “Surely I have spoken in My burning jealousy against the rest of the nations and against all Edom, who gave My land to themselves as a possession, with wholehearted joy and spiteful minds, in order to plunder its open country.” ’

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Idumea means Edom, as in Ezekiel 35:15 (see the note there). For “cast it out” in the last clause of the verse, read empty it …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore thus says the Lord God
Because these Heathens have acted such an unkind and cruel part to Israel:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who put contempt and reproach on God's people will have it turned back on themselves. God promises favour to his Israel. We have no reason to…