So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of EdomThis phrase is a form of irony or sarcasm. Edom, descendants of Esau, often opposed Israel and Judah. Historically, Edom rejoiced at Judah's downfall, as seen in Obadiah 1:12. The call to rejoice is not genuine but highlights their misplaced confidence. Edom's joy is short-lived, as their own judgment is imminent. This reflects the biblical principle that those who gloat over others' misfortunes will face their own consequences ( Proverbs 24:17-18). you who dwell in the land of Uz
The land of Uz is associated with Edom and is also the setting for the Book of Job (Job 1:1). This geographical reference ties Edom to a region known for its wisdom and wealth, yet also for suffering and divine testing. The mention of Uz underscores the impending judgment on Edom, despite its historical significance and prosperity. Yet the cup will pass to you as well
The "cup" symbolizes God's wrath and judgment, a common biblical metaphor (Psalm 75:8, Isaiah 51:17). This phrase indicates that Edom will not escape divine retribution. The cup passing to Edom signifies the universality of God's justice, where no nation is exempt from accountability. This aligns with the prophetic theme that all nations will face judgment (Jeremiah 25:15-29). you will get drunk and expose yourself
Drunkenness here symbolizes the loss of control and the shame that follows divine judgment. This imagery is used throughout scripture to depict nations or individuals overwhelmed by God's wrath (Isaiah 51:21-23, Jeremiah 25:27). The exposure signifies disgrace and vulnerability, a reversal of Edom's previous arrogance. This serves as a warning that pride leads to downfall, a theme echoed in Proverbs 16:18. Persons / Places / Events 1. Daughter of EdomRefers to the people of Edom, descendants of Esau, who were often in conflict with Israel. Edom is personified as a daughter, indicating the nation as a whole. 2. Land of UzA region associated with Edom, possibly located in the area southeast of the Dead Sea. It is also known as the homeland of Job. 3. The CupSymbolizes God's judgment. In biblical literature, drinking from a cup often represents experiencing God's wrath or judgment. 4. ExposureRepresents shame and disgrace. In the context of judgment, it implies being laid bare before others, often as a result of sin or rebellion. Teaching Points God's Justice is UniversalGod's judgment is not limited to Israel; it extends to all nations, including Edom. This reminds us that no one is exempt from God's righteous judgment. Rejoicing in Sin Leads to JudgmentThe call for Edom to "rejoice and be glad" is ironic, as their temporary triumph over Israel will lead to their own downfall. This teaches us that rejoicing in the misfortune of others is contrary to God's will and leads to consequences. The Consequences of PrideEdom's pride and arrogance led to their judgment. We must guard against pride, recognizing that it can lead to our downfall. God's Sovereignty Over NationsThe prophecy against Edom demonstrates God's control over all nations. We can trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when it seems delayed. Repentance and HumilityThe exposure of Edom's shame serves as a call to repentance. We are encouraged to humble ourselves before God, seeking His mercy and forgiveness. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the judgment of Edom in Lamentations 4:21 reflect God's justice, and what does this teach us about His character? 2. In what ways can pride lead to downfall, as seen in the example of Edom, and how can we guard against it in our own lives? 3. How does the concept of "the cup" as a symbol of judgment appear in other parts of the Bible, and what can we learn from these instances? 4. What are some practical ways we can respond to the sovereignty of God over nations and events in our current world? 5. How can we apply the lesson of repentance and humility from Edom's exposure to our personal spiritual journey? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 137This psalm reflects on the animosity between Edom and Israel, where Edom is remembered for its role in the destruction of Jerusalem. Obadiah 1The entire book of Obadiah is a prophecy against Edom, highlighting their pride and eventual downfall. Jeremiah 49Contains prophecies against Edom, similar to those in Lamentations, emphasizing the coming judgment. People Jeremiah, NazaritesPlaces Edom, Jerusalem, Sodom, Uz, ZionTopics Bare, Cup, Daughter, Drunk, Drunken, Dwell, Dweller, Dwellest, Dwelling, Dwells, Edom, Glad, Joy, Makest, Naked, O, Overcome, Pass, Passed, Rejoice, Shame, Strip, Stripped, Thyself, Turn, Uz, WineDictionary of Bible Themes Lamentations 4:21 5283 cup Library A Message from God for Thee
Our two messages we will try to deliver in their order; we shall then want your attention and patience for a minute while we answer the question--Why the difference? and then we will press upon each character the force of the message, that each may be led to believe what is addressed to him. I. Our FIRST MESSAGE IS ONE OF COMFORT. "The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity." 1. We find, at the outset, a joyous fact. Read it …
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Mrs. Way's sewing--class for Jewesses--Bible Flower Mission--George Clarice--Incidents in home work--The Lord's Day--Diary at sea-- Letters of cheer from Canada. The Home of Industry has been already likened to the Pool of Bethesda with its fine porches. Many sights there have been peculiar to itself, and in no instance has this in past years been more remarkable, than in the meeting for Jewesses, which has been carried on ever since the year 1870. From fifty to seventy daughters of Israel are gathered …
Clara M. S. Lowe—God's Answers The Children of the Poor.
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chronological order; those included in this volume will be marked with an asterisk and enumerated in this place without remark. The figures prefixed indicate the probable date. (1) 318: *Two books contra Gentes,' viz. c. Gent. and De Incarn. (2) 321-2: *Depositio Arii (on its authorship, see Introd.) (3) 328-373: *Festal Letters. (4) 328-335? *Ecthesis or Expositio Fidei. (5) Id.? *In Illud Omnia, etc. (6) 339: *Encyclica ad Episcopos ecclesiæ catholicæ. (7) 343: *Sardican Letters (46, …
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Sermon I (November 2, 1148.)[1005] 1. A certain abundant blessing, dearly beloved, has been sent by the counsel of heaven to you this day; and if it were not faithfully divided, you would suffer loss, and I, to whom of a surety this office seems to have been committed, would incur danger. I fear therefore your loss, I fear my own damnation,[1006] if perchance it be said, The young children ask bread, and no man offereth it unto them.[1007] For I know how necessary for you is the consolation which …
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He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. I t is not easy for those, whose habits of life are insensibly formed by the customs of modern times, to conceive any adequate idea of the pastoral life, as obtained in the eastern countries, before that simplicity of manners, which characterized the early ages, was corrupted, by the artificial and false refinements of luxury. Wealth, in those …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 The Holy Spirit and the Incarnation of the Word. ...
The Holy Spirit and the Incarnation of the Word. We have seen how Justin declared that it was not permissible to regard "the Spirit" and "the Power" that came upon the Virgin as any other than the Word of God Himself. And we also noted in passing that Theophilus of Antioch spoke of the Word as being "Spirit of God" and "Power of the Highest," the second of which designations comes from Luke i. 35. We have now to ask whether the language of Irenæus corresponds with this interpretation and makes …
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Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah The Upbringing of Jewish Children
The tenderness of the bond which united Jewish parents to their children appears even in the multiplicity and pictorialness of the expressions by which the various stages of child-life are designated in the Hebrew. Besides such general words as "ben" and "bath"--"son" and "daughter"--we find no fewer than nine different terms, each depicting a fresh stage of life. The first of these simply designates the babe as the newly--"born"--the "jeled," or, in the feminine, "jaldah"--as in Exodus 2:3, 6, 8. …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Lamentations
The book familiarly known as the Lamentations consists of four elegies[1] (i., ii., iii., iv.) and a prayer (v.). The general theme of the elegies is the sorrow and desolation created by the destruction of Jerusalem[2] in 586 B.C.: the last poem (v.) is a prayer for deliverance from the long continued distress. The elegies are all alphabetic, and like most alphabetic poems (cf. Ps. cxix.) are marked by little continuity of thought. The first poem is a lament over Jerusalem, bereft, by the siege, …
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