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Pride in Earthly Fortresses
Commentators explain that Edom's pride was rooted in its geography. Dwelling in 'the clefts of the rock,' likely referring to fortress cities like Petra, they felt invincible. Their ability to strike at others and retreat to these inaccessible strongholds created a 'terribleness' that deceived them into thinking they were beyond judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 49:7–22
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 49:16
19th Century
Bishop
Thy terribleness hath deceived thee. — The substantive does not occur elsewhere. Etymologically it may mean “terror of,” …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 49:16
16th Century
Theologian
Some render the first words thus: “Your idol has deceived you;” and others, “Your folly has deceived you.” The verb does indeed have this meaning, …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 49:16
17th Century
Pastor
Your terribleness has deceived you, [and] the pride of your heart
Some render it, "your idol" F15; see ([Reference …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 49:7–22
17th Century
Minister
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…