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Harming God's People is Harming God
Commentators emphasize that Moab's sin wasn't just mocking a neighboring nation; it was an act of pride against God Himself. John Calvin notes that God identifies so closely with His people that when Moab derided Israel, God considered it a personal affront. This reveals the profound truth that how we treat God's people is a direct reflection of our attitude toward God.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 48:27
18th Century
Theologian
Was he found ... — Or, “was he found among thieves that as often as you speak of him” you wag your head? — in contempt for a fallen enemy.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 48:27
19th Century
Bishop
Was not Israel a derision unto thee? — The “derision” had been shown at an earlier stage in the history of Judah ([Refere…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 48:26–27
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now addresses the Chaldeans, who were to be the executioners of God’s vengeance; therefore he says, Make him drunk, because he has …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 48:27
17th Century
Pastor
For was not Israel a derision to you ? &c.] In the time of his calamity, when the ten tribes were carried captive by the …