1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Jeremiah 49:7 | Against Edom.* Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Is wisdom no more in Theman? counsel is perished from her children: their wisdom is become unprofitable. | Year of the World 3417. Edom. This nation was involved in the common ruin, for its barbarity towards God's people, Abdias x., Psalm 136:7., and Ezechiel 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) |