- Bible
- Jeremiah
- Chapter 48
- Verse 39
Jeremiah 48:39
“They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For thus saith the Lord, behold, he shall fly as an eagle,.... The enemy, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, with his army;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Literally, “How is it broken down! they wail! How hath Moab tutored the back in shame! Yea, Moab is become a laughter…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 48:14-47
The destruction is here further prophesied of very largely and with a great copiousness and variety of expression, and…
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