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The Shock of God's Judgment
Commentators explain that the verse is written from the perspective of shocked onlookers who can't believe Moab's sudden collapse. John Calvin notes this astonishment is intentional. It demonstrates that even when God's warnings seem unbelievable, His judgment will come to pass with such power that it will leave the world in awe, confirming the certainty of His word.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 48:39
18th Century
Theologian
Literally, How it is broken down! They wail! How has Moab tutored the back in shame! Indeed, Moab has become an object of laughter and a terror…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 48:39
19th Century
Bishop
They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! —Better, taking the words in the Hebrew order, How is she broken down…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 48:39
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet still speaks in the person of others, and according to their feelings, not his own. He then says that, howling, they would exc…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 48:39
17th Century
Pastor
They shall howl, [saying], how is it broken down ?
&c.] Or, "how is it broken" or "thrown into consternation F1…