Lux Domini
Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.

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Interpretation

In this world of sin and sorrow, ending soon in death and judgement, how foolish for men to glory in their knowledge, health, strength, riches, or in any thing which leaves them under the dominion of sin and the wrath of God! and of which an account must hereafter be rendered; it will but increase their misery.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 9:25-26.

Jeremiah 9:25 Jeremiah 9:26

Glossary

Ammon Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
Edom Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
Egypt Place
The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.
Moab Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.