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Of Edom. Thus says Yahweh of Hosts: Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?
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The Failure of Worldly Wisdom
Commentators explain that Edom, particularly its region of Teman, was internationally renowned for its wisdom and strategic counsel. Jeremiah's rhetorical questions highlight a profound truth: human wisdom, no matter how celebrated, is utterly futile and vanishes when it opposes the judgment of God. This serves as a warning against placing ultimate trust in human intellect over divine guidance.
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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
Concerning Edom. — A short survey of past history is necessary so that we may understand the force of the prophet’s words. On the …
16th Century
Protestant
Here Jeremiah turns to the Idumeans, who were most inveterate enemies of the chosen people, though their origin should have disposed them to show k…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Concerning Edom, thus says the Lord of hosts Or, "unto Edom" F9 , thus says the Lord; or, "against Edom" …
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…
