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As you did rejoice over the inheritance of the house of Israel, because it was desolate, so will I do to you: you shall be desolate, Mount Seir, and all Edom, even all of it; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
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The Peril of Malicious Joy
Commentators explain that God's judgment on Edom is a direct, reciprocal response to their malicious joy over Israel's suffering. The verse states, 'As you did rejoice... so will I do unto you.' This serves as a sober warning that God sees and judges the attitudes of the heart, not just outward actions.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
Because it was desolate. This is spoken of Israel; yet Israel was to preserve a remnant who should return to their land, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As you did rejoice at the inheritance of the house of Israel, because it was desolate
So Edom rejoiced at the dest…
Presbyterian
When we see the vanity of the world in the disappointments, losses, and crosses that others encounter, instead of being greedy for worldly things, …
