Jeremiah 49:16 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 49:7-22

The Edomites come next to receive their doom from God, by the mouth of Jeremiah: they also were old enemies to the Israel of God; but their day will come to be reckoned with, and it is now at hand, and is foretold, not only for warning to them, but for comfort to the Israel of God, whose afflictions were very much aggravated by their triumphs over them and joy in their calamity, Ps. 137:7. Many of the expressions used in this prophecy concerning Edom are borrowed from the prophecy of Obadiah,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart ,.... Some render it, "thine idol" F15 תפלצתך "simulacrum tuum", Pagninus, Vatablus; "idolum", Grotius. So R. Sol. Urbin Ohel Moed, fol. 12. 1. ; see 1 Kings 15:13 ; which, being terrible to them, they thought it might be so to others, and protect them. In the place referred to the word "miphlezeth" is used, and comes from the same root with this, which signifies to be terrible and formidable, and cause to tremble,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:16

O thou that dwellest - All Idumea is full of mountains and rocks, and these rocks and mountains full of caves, where, in time of great heats, and in time of war, the people take shelter. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:16

Verse 16 Some render the first words thus, “Thine idol hath deceived thee;” and others, “Thy folly hath deceived thee.” The verb has, indeed, this meaning, though there is a different reading, for some put a point over the right side of the letter, and others on the left. But the most suitable meaning is thus conveyed, Deceived thee has thy terror, the pride of thy heart Those who render the first word “idol,” consider that superstition is referred to, that the false confidence which the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:14-18

Based at first on the older prophecy (see Obadiah 1:1-4 ); then follow two verses in Jeremiah's peculiar manner. As yet Edom feels himself secure in his rocky home. But a Divine impulse already stirs the nation, through whom Jehovah wills to humble the proud. Edom shall become a second Sodom. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

Thy terribleness. This is certainly the best rendering of this ἅπαξ λεγόμενον . The "terribleness" of Edom consisted in the fact that the other nations shrank from disturbing her in her rocky fastness. In the clefts of the rock. Probably with an allusion to the rock city Sela, or Petra ("rock"); as perhaps in "the height of the hill" to the situation of Bozrah; see on Jeremiah 49:13 (Graf). As the eagle. Not any eagle is meant, but the griffon ( Gypsfulvus ) , or great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

A people deceived by its own terribleness. I. THEY WHO ARE A TERROR TO ALL HUMAN FOES MUST ULTIMATELY TREMBLE BEFORE SPIRITUAL FOES . Edom was to fall before Babylon, in spite of her terrible aspect. Much more must the fierce, proud sinner succumb to the unseen angel of Divine judgment. The rocks that keep back an army cannot retard the onrush of the heavenly host. II. THEY WHO NOW STAND HIGHEST IN PRIDE AND POWER WILL FALL LOWEST AT... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

Vain confidences. "Thy terribleness hath deceived thee," etc. Taking the different expressions in this verse, we can see how such confidences are begotten in men's minds. I. THEIR FELLOW MEN HELP TO DECEIVE THEM . "Thy terribleness," etc. All around them held them in terror, were afraid of them, deemed them too mighty to be overcome. And the consciousness of this kept in them a confidence which now was to be shown to be but vain. II. MEN 'S OWN PRIDE . "The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

The pride of apparent security. I. THE REAL EXTENT OF THE SECURITY . Not without some cause did Edom pride itself on its position. Security is a relative word. Mountain fastnesses are a sufficient defence against such attacks as Edom can measure and understand. Mountain fastnesses have done much for the cause of national liberty and independence. They ought not to be the shelter and home of brigands; but it is right to notice their glorious place in history as the shelter and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 49:7-22

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 relation to Judah which Moab held toward the kingdom of Israel. Although expressly reserved from attack by Moses Deuteronomy 2:5, a long feud caused the Edomites to cherish so bitter an enmity against Judah, that they exulted with cruel joy over the capture of Jerusalem by the Chaldaeans, and showed great cruelty toward those why fled to them for... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 49:7-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:14-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 49:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 49:7-22

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