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Jeremiah 49:25

Jeremiah 49:25
How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

How is the city of praise not left,.... The city of Damascus, famous for its antiquity, its wealth and riches, strength…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

An exclamation of sorrow wrung from the prophet at the thought of the people of Damascus remaining to be slaughtered.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 49:23-27

The kingdom of Syria lay north of Canaan, as that of Edom lay south, and thither we must now remove and take a view of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

not forsaken The negative quite reverses the sense we should expect. Accordingly Du. and Co., emending the MT., render…