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The Sound of a Funeral
Commentators unanimously explain that the 'pipes' mentioned were wind instruments used specifically at funerals, similar to those in Matthew 9:23. The sound Jeremiah describes is not a melody of joy but the doleful wail of a funeral dirge. This powerful imagery conveys that the coming judgment on Moab will be so complete it is like a national death, prompting profound and public grief.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 48:36
18th Century
Theologian
Like pipes – A wind instrument, used at funerals (Matthew 9:23).
The riches that he has acquired – literally, “tha…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 48:36
19th Century
Bishop
Mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes ... —The words reproduce Isaiah 16:11. His heart becomes, as it were, musical …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 48:36
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet, as has been stated before, does not mourn the calamity of the people of Moab. Instead, he assumes the character of others so that…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 48:36
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore my heart shall sound for Moab like pipes That are sounded on mournful occasions, as at funerals, and the like; …