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Yet will I bring back the captivity of Moab in the latter days, says Yahweh. Thus far is the judgment of Moab.

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Hope Amidst Judgment

Even after a long and severe prophecy of judgment, God concludes with a promise of future restoration for Moab. Commentators highlight this as a powerful demonstration of God's mercy, which extends even to nations considered unworthy. It shows that God's ultimate purpose, even in judgment, can include redemption.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 48:47

18th Century

Theologian

Bring again the captivity - (Or, “restore the prosperity.”) A similar promise is given to Egypt, Ammon, and Elam ([Reference Jeremiah 46:2…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 48:47

19th Century

Bishop

Yet will I bring again ... — This intermingling of the hope of a far-off return is especially characteristic of these lat…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 48:47

16th Century

Theologian

Here, as we see, God makes room for His mercy, so that the Moabites would not entirely perish. At the same time, things that seem contradictory are…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 48:47

17th Century

Pastor

Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter
day, says the Lord Some think t…