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For, behold, I have made you small among the nations, and despised among men.
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A Present Taunt or Future Threat?
Scholars debate whether this is a present taunt or a future threat. John Calvin argues God is mocking Edom's pride by pointing to their already lowly state ('I have made you small... so why are you so arrogant?'). However, most commentators see it as a prophecy of future humiliation, where God declares He will reduce the proud nation to political insignificance and contempt. Both views affirm God's power to humble the proud.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Edom stretched along the south of Judah from the border of Moab on the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean and the Arabian deserts, and held the same rel…
19th Century
Anglican
Among the heathen. —Better here, as no marked contrast with Israel is intended, among the nations.
16th Century
Protestant
Interpreters for the most part give this exposition: that the people of Edom would be contemptible because God had determined to cast them down fro…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, lo, I will make you small among the Heathen Or, "I have given you", or "made you" F13 ; as if it res…
The Edomites were old enemies to the Israel of God. But their day is now at hand; it is foretold, not only to warn them, but for the sake of the Is…
