Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Edom, Moab and Ammon; New Living Translation Then I gave the cup to the nations of Edom, Moab, and Ammon, English Standard Version Edom, Moab, and the sons of Ammon; Berean Standard Bible Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; King James Bible Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon, New King James Version Edom, Moab, and the people of Ammon; New American Standard Bible To Edom, Moab, and the sons of Ammon; NASB 1995 Edom, Moab and the sons of Ammon; NASB 1977 Edom, Moab, and the sons of Ammon; Legacy Standard Bible Edom, Moab, and the sons of Ammon, Amplified Bible Edom, Moab, and the children of Ammon; Christian Standard Bible Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; Holman Christian Standard Bible Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; American Standard Version Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon; Contemporary English Version Then I went to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, English Revised Version Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon; GOD'S WORD® Translation Edom, Moab, and the people of Ammon; International Standard Version Edom, Moab, and the people of Ammon; NET Bible all the people of Edom, Moab, Ammon; New Heart English Bible Edom, and Moab, and the people of Ammon; Webster's Bible Translation Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEdom, Moab, and the Ammonites; World English Bible Edom, Moab, and the children of Ammon; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEdom, and Moab, and the sons of Ammon, Young's Literal Translation Edom, and Moab, and the sons of Ammon, Smith's Literal Translation Edom and Moab and the sons of Ammon, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon. Catholic Public Domain Version and Idumea, and Moab, and the sons of Ammon, New American Bible Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; New Revised Standard Version Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEdom and Moab and the children of Ammon Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And to Edum and to Moab and to the children of Ammon OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon; Brenton Septuagint Translation and Idumea, and the land of Moab, and the children of Ammon, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cup of God's Wrath…20all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod; 21 Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; 22all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;… Cross References Isaiah 21:13-17 This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. ... Ezekiel 25:13-14 therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ Amos 1:11-12 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.” Obadiah 1:1-14 This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”— / “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised. / The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ ... Isaiah 34:5-6 When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. Malachi 1:2-4 “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. Psalm 137:7 Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” Lamentations 4:21-22 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. / O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins. Isaiah 63:1-6 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ... Ezekiel 35:1-15 Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against Mount Seir and prophesy against it, / and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Mount Seir. I will stretch out My hand against you and make you a desolate waste. ... Joel 3:19 Egypt will become desolate, and Edom a desert wasteland, because of the violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood. Isaiah 11:14 They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them. Ezekiel 32:29 Edom is there, and all her kings and princes, who despite their might are laid among those slain by the sword. They lie down with the uncircumcised, with those who descend to the Pit. 2 Chronicles 28:17 The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives. 1 Samuel 14:47 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. Treasury of Scripture Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon, Edom. Jeremiah 27:3 And send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, and to the king of Zidon, by the hand of the messengers which come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of Judah; Jeremiah 49:7-22 Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished? … Psalm 137:7 Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof. Moab. Jeremiah 9:26 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. Jeremiah 48:1 Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed. Isaiah 15:1 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; the. Jeremiah 49:1-6 Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities? … Ezekiel 25:2-7 Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them; … Amos 1:13-15 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border: … Jump to Previous Ammon Children Edom MoabJump to Next Ammon Children Edom MoabJeremiah 25 1. Jeremiah, reproving the Jews' disobedience to the prophets,8. foretells the seventy years' captivity; 12. and after that, the destruction of Babylon. 15. Under the type of a cup of wine he foreshows the destruction of all nations. 34. The howling of the shepherds. Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; Edom: Edom is a nation descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel). The Edomites lived in the region south of the Dead Sea, in what is now southern Jordan. Historically, Edom had a tumultuous relationship with Israel, often characterized by conflict and hostility. The Edomites refused passage to the Israelites during the Exodus (Numbers 20:14-21), and their animosity continued throughout the Old Testament. Prophecies against Edom are found in several books, including Isaiah 34, Ezekiel 25, and the entire book of Obadiah, which predicts Edom's downfall due to their pride and violence against their brother nation, Israel. The judgment against Edom in Jeremiah 25:21 is part of a broader divine retribution against nations that opposed God's people. Moab: Moab was located east of the Dead Sea, in present-day central Jordan. The Moabites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, through an incestuous relationship with his eldest daughter (Genesis 19:30-38). Moab had a complex relationship with Israel, sometimes hostile and other times allied. The Moabite king Balak attempted to curse Israel through the prophet Balaam (Numbers 22-24), and Moabite women led Israel into idolatry and immorality at Baal Peor (Numbers 25). Despite these conflicts, Ruth, a Moabite woman, became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ, highlighting God's grace and redemption. Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab aligns with other biblical judgments, such as those in Isaiah 15-16 and Amos 2:1-3, emphasizing Moab's pride and idolatry. The Ammonites: The Ammonites, like the Moabites, were descendants of Lot, through his younger daughter (Genesis 19:38). They inhabited the region northeast of the Dead Sea, in modern-day northern Jordan. The Ammonites frequently opposed Israel, as seen in their conflict during the time of the judges (Judges 10-11) and their alliance with other nations against Israel (2 Samuel 10). The Ammonites' god, Molech, was associated with child sacrifice, a practice condemned by God (Leviticus 18:21). Prophecies against Ammon are found in Ezekiel 25:1-7 and Amos 1:13-15, highlighting their cruelty and idolatry. Jeremiah's inclusion of the Ammonites in this judgment reflects their persistent enmity towards Israel and their moral corruption. Persons / Places / Events 1. EdomA nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. Historically, Edom had a tumultuous relationship with Israel, often characterized by hostility and conflict. The Edomites lived in the region south of the Dead Sea. 2. Moab A nation descended from Lot, Abraham's nephew, through an incestuous relationship with his daughter. Moab was located east of the Dead Sea and had a history of both conflict and cooperation with Israel. 3. The Ammonites Another nation descended from Lot, through his other daughter. The Ammonites lived in the region northeast of Moab and were frequently in conflict with Israel. Teaching Points Understanding Historical ContextRecognize the historical and familial connections between Israel and these nations. This context helps us understand the nature of their conflicts and God's judgments. God's Sovereignty Over Nations Jeremiah 25:21 reminds us that God holds all nations accountable for their actions. His judgments are just and reflect His sovereignty over the entire world. Lessons from Ancestral Relationships The origins of Edom, Moab, and Ammon remind us of the long-term impact of family relationships and decisions. We should strive for reconciliation and peace in our own familial and communal relationships. The Consequences of Hostility The persistent enmity of these nations towards Israel serves as a warning about the destructive nature of hostility and pride. We are called to pursue peace and humility in our interactions with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 25:21?2. How does Jeremiah 25:21 highlight God's judgment on Edom and Moab's actions? 3. What lessons can we learn from God's dealings with Edom and Moab? 4. How does Jeremiah 25:21 connect with God's justice in other Bible passages? 5. How should understanding God's judgment in Jeremiah 25:21 affect our daily lives? 6. What actions can we take to align with God's justice as seen in Jeremiah 25:21? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 25:21? 8. How does Jeremiah 25:21 fit into the broader narrative of the Book of Jeremiah? 9. What is the significance of Edom, Moab, and Ammon in Jeremiah 25:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 25? 11. Where is the Land of Uz located? 12. In Jeremiah 12:14, God mentions punishing invading neighbors. Are there historical records confirming such invasions or conflicts? 13. If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)? 14. Who were Moab and Ammon in biblical history? What Does Jeremiah 25:21 Mean Edom“Edom… will drink from it as well.” (Jeremiah 25:21) • Jeremiah places Edom first among the eastern neighbors summoned to drink the cup of God’s wrath, a symbolic picture already explained in Jeremiah 25:15–17. • Edom, descendant of Esau (Genesis 25:23), repeatedly showed enmity toward Israel—blocking the Exodus route (Numbers 20:14-21), rejoicing over Jerusalem’s fall (Psalm 137:7; Obadiah 10-14), and attacking Judah during Babylon’s advance (Ezekiel 25:12-14). • Earlier prophecies against Edom (Jeremiah 49:7-22; Isaiah 34:5-17; Malachi 1:3-4) underline the justice behind this judgment: pride, violence, and an unrelenting grudge meet God’s righteous response. • Yet the wider context of Scripture signals God’s final triumph over Edom’s hatred, culminating in the Messianic kingdom where Mount Zion rules over former foes (Obadiah 17-21). Moab “Moab… will drink from it as well.” • Moab emerged from Lot’s eldest son (Genesis 19:37) and long oscillated between fragile cooperation and open hostility toward Israel—hiring Balaam to curse (Numbers 22-24), enticing Israel into immorality (Numbers 25:1-3), and later mocking Judah (Isaiah 16:6). • Jeremiah devoted a full oracle to Moab in chapter 48, highlighting arrogance, idolatry to Chemosh, and misplaced security in its fortresses (Jeremiah 48:7-10, 29). • The cup image here confirms that Moab’s fall, foretold by Isaiah 15-16 and Zephaniah 2:8-11, is part of God’s sweeping plan to judge the nations. • Even so, Jeremiah 48:47 hints at a “latter days” restoration, echoing the grace seen when Ruth the Moabitess found refuge in the God of Israel (Ruth 2:12). the Ammonites “and the Ammonites… will drink from it as well.” • Ammon, born from Lot’s younger son (Genesis 19:38), occupied the territory east of the Jordan. • Cruelty characterized Ammon—ripping open pregnant women in war (Amos 1:13-15) and sacrificing children to Molech (Leviticus 18:21; 2 Kings 23:10). • Jeremiah 49:1-6 denounces Ammon for seizing Gad’s territory and trusting in wealth and high places. Ezekiel 25:1-7 and Zephaniah 2:8-9 echo the same verdict. • The inclusion of Ammon affirms that social brutality and covenant violation invite divine reckoning, yet Jeremiah 49:6 ends with hope: “Afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites,” displaying God’s persistent mercy within judgment. summary Jeremiah 25:21 slots Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites into the broader list of peoples compelled to drink God’s cup of wrath. Each nation’s historic sins—pride, hostility, cruelty, idolatry—justify this sentence, and their fates confirm that no power, however entrenched, escapes the Lord’s sovereign justice. At the same time, scattered promises of future restoration remind readers that divine judgment serves a redemptive purpose, aiming to humble the arrogant and open the way for faith in the One who ultimately bore the cup for all who trust Him (Matthew 26:39; 1 Thessalonians 1:10). Hebrew Edom,אֱד֥וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 123: The name of a condiment Moab, מוֹאָ֖ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled and the Ammonites; בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Jeremiah 25:21 NIVJeremiah 25:21 NLT Jeremiah 25:21 ESV Jeremiah 25:21 NASB Jeremiah 25:21 KJV Jeremiah 25:21 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 25:21 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 25:21 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 25:21 French Bible Jeremiah 25:21 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 25:21 Edom and Moab and the children (Jer.) |
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