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Why my heart sounds like a harp for Moab, and my inward parts for Kir-heres.

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The Language of Deep Grief

Commentators explain that the phrase 'my bowels' or 'inward parts' was the ancient way of referring to the seat of deep emotions, much like we use the word 'heart.' The prophet's grief is so profound it feels like the vibrating, mournful strings of a harp, an instrument often used in funeral dirges. This visceral language makes the sorrow over Moab's fate tangible and intense.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 16:11

18th Century

Theologian

Therefore my bowels - This is also an expression of the deep grief of the prophet because of the calamities which were coming upon Moab. The…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 16:11

19th Century

Bishop

My bowels shall sound like an harp ... — The context leaves it uncertain whether the speaker is the prophet as in Isaiah …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 16:11

16th Century

Theologian

Therefore my bowels shall sound like a harp for Moab. Assuming the character of a Moabite, the Prophet again describes excessive lamentati…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 16:11

17th Century

Pastor

Wherefore my bowels shall sound like a harp for Moab
Making a noise as the harp does, and a mournful one as that, wh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 16:6–14

17th Century

Minister

Those who will not be counseled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatsoever. Also, the very proud are common…