OLD TESTAMENT

Jeremiah 49:7

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Of Edom, the LORD of Armies says: “Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?

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Verse 7. Edom. This nation was involved in the common ruin, for its barbarity towards God’s people. Abd. x. Psalms 136:7. Ezekiel 25:12.—Theman, renowned formerly for wisdom. Job 2:11. Yet at the approach of danger, all were confounded. Calmet.—They were only worldly wise. Worthington.

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