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The Folly of Self-Reliance
The commentators identify Moab's primary sin as trusting in their "works" and "treasures." Scholars debate whether "works" refers to military fortifications, economic prosperity, or past achievements, but the principle is clear: relying on human strength and material wealth for security is a direct offense to God and leads to ruin. This serves as a timeless warning against self-reliance.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 48:7
18th Century
Theologian
Works - Possibly the products of labor. The versions render fortifications.
Chemosh - As the national god of Moab ([Reference N…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 48:7
19th Century
Bishop
Chemosh shall go forth into captivity. —The name appears as that of the national deity of Moab in Numbers 21:29, as worshipped also by the…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 48:7
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah assigns here the reason why God would take vengeance on the Moabites; however, we will later see other reasons why God had been so displea…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 48:7
17th Century
Pastor
For because you have trusted in your works
The strong works and fortifications they had made about their cities, and…