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God's Word Is Patiently Fulfilled
Commentators note that this prophecy's fulfillment was not immediate. Edom remained a powerful nation for centuries. However, scholars highlight that the predicted desolation eventually came to pass so completely that by the 9th century AD, the nation had effectively vanished from history. This serves as a powerful reminder that God's word is certain, even if its fulfillment unfolds over a long period.
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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 49:17
19th Century
Bishop
Edom shall be a desolation. —The words did not receive an immediate or even a rapid fulfilment. Idumæa was a populous and…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 49:17
16th Century
Theologian
Here again, the Prophet confirms what he had said. We have previously stated how necessary such a repetition was, because no one could have thought…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 49:17
17th Century
Pastor
Also Edom shall be a desolation
Not only Bozrah, its principal city, before spoken of, but the whole country of Idum…
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…