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God's Mercy in Judgment
Commentators agree that this verse demonstrates God's mercy, even in the midst of judgment. Charles Ellicott notes that the sentence of punishment on Ammon is "tempered with mercy." This reveals that God's ultimate plan includes restoration and favor, extending hope even to nations outside of His primary covenant with Israel.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 49:6
18th Century
Theologian
In 1 Maccabees 5:6, 7, the Ammonites appear again as a powerful nation.
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 49:6
16th Century
Theologian
He now says the same thing of the children of Ammon, as he said before of the Moabites, that some hope still remained for them, for God would event…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 49:6
17th Century
Pastor
And afterwards I will bring again the captivity of the children
of Ammon, says the Lord . P…