You have been deceived by the fear you inspire in others and by your own pride. You live in a rock fortress and control the mountain heights. But even if you make your nest among the peaks with the eagles, I will bring you crashing down,” says the Lord.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Edom stretched along the south of Judah from the border of Moab on the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean and the Arabian deserts, and held the same rel…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Thy terribleness hath deceived thee. — The substantive does not occur elsewhere. Etymologically it may mean “terror of,” …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Some render the first words thus: “Your idol has deceived you;” and others, “Your folly has deceived you.” The verb does indeed have this meaning, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Your terribleness has deceived you, [and] the pride of your heart
Some render it, "your idol" F15; see ([Reference …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Edomites were old enemies to the Israel of God. But their day is now at hand; it is foretold, not only to warn them, but for the sake of the Is…