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A Rebuke of Arrogance
All commentators agree that this verse is a divine rebuke of Moab's pride. The Moabites boasted of their military strength and veteran warriors, feeling secure and self-sufficient. Jeremiah's rhetorical question exposes the foolishness of their pride in the face of God's impending judgment, serving as a timeless warning against arrogance.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 48:14
18th Century
Theologian
Mighty: Heroes, veteran warriors.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 48:14–17
19th Century
Bishop
How say ye ... — In the boast that follows we trace the characteristic pride of Moab. The prophet points to the fact that…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 48:14–15
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here rebukes the pride of the Moabites because they trusted in their own strength and mocked God and what the Prophets announced. We in…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 48:14
17th Century
Pastor
How say you, we [are] mighty and strong men for the war ?
] The Moabites were proud, haughty, and arrogant; boasted …