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Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon;

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Judgment on Family Foes

Commentators John Calvin and John Gill highlight that Edom, Moab, and Ammon were not random nations but were related to Israel through Esau and Lot. Despite this kinship, they were also known as Israel's 'implacable enemies.' Their inclusion in the list of judgment demonstrates that familial ties or historical connections do not provide immunity from God's righteous judgment against sin and opposition to His will.

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Jeremiah

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 25:21

16th Century

Theologian

The same words are always to be repeated: that Jeremiah made all these nations drink the cup. He mentions the Idumeans, the posterity of E…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 25:21

17th Century

Pastor

Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon .
All well known and implacable enemies of Israel. The Edomites descended …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 25:15–29

17th Century

Minister

The evil and good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that …