Jeremiah 49:17

Also Edom shall be a desolation: every one that goeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 49:17

BSB

"Edom will become an object of horror. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds.

AKJV

Also Edom shall be a desolation: every one that goes by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof.

CPDV

And Idumea will be a desert. Everyone who passes by it will be stupefied and will hiss over all its wounds.

ERV

And Edom shall become an astonishment: every one that passeth by it shall he astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof.

NHEB

"Edom shall become an astonishment: everyone who passes by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all its plagues.

SMT

And Edom was for a desolation: all passing over her shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all her blows.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 49:17

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Commentary for Jeremiah 49:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 49:17

Summary

Edom becomes waste, observers horrified

Place

Edom

Event

Edom's ruin becomes public spectacle

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC