Therefore hear the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitations desolate with them.
So listen up, here's what God has decided about Edom and everyone living in Teman: Even the weakest and smallest will be able to drag them away. He's going to completely destroy their homes and leave everything empty.
When God makes a decision about judgment, even the weakest can take down the mighty.
📚 Historical Context
During the 6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was delivering God's messages of judgment against nations that had opposed Israel, including Edom, a kingdom south of Judah descended from Esau with a history of conflict and pride. Edom's actions, such as taking advantage of Judah's vulnerability during invasions, provoked this divine oracle. This verse uses pastoral imagery, like the least of the flock drawing out the strong, to symbolize how God would use even the weak to execute His judgment and desolate Edom's lands.
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