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God's Answer to Arrogance
Commentators explain that God sends "a fear" to directly counteract the Ammonites' arrogant pride. They trusted in their wealth and fortified cities, feeling secure and untouchable. This verse shows that God can instantly shatter any human-made security, replacing foolish confidence with overwhelming terror.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 49:5
18th Century
Theologian
Every man right forth - The Ammonites will live in terror of the tribes which rove in the neighborhood, and at the slightest alarm will fl…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 49:5–6
19th Century
Bishop
I will bring a fear upon thee ... — As in the case of Moab, there is the doom of exile for Ammon also, but the sentence o…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 49:5
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah finally concludes his prophecy by saying that God would dissipate the foolish confidence with which the Ammonites were filled with pride, …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 49:5
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord God of
hosts
The terrible army …