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Jeremiah 49:25

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 49:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “How is the city of praise not forsaken, the city of my joy?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

How is the city of praise not forsaken, the city of my joy?
Jeremiah 49:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 49

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread out his wings against Bozrah: and the heart of the mighty men of Edom at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
23Of Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad; for they have heard evil tidings, they are melted away: there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet.
24Damascus is waxed feeble, she turneth herself to flee, and trembling hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail.
25How is the city of praise not forsaken, the city of my joy?
26Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be brought to silence in that day, saith Jehovah of hosts.
27And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.
28Of Kedar, and of the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote. Thus saith Jehovah: Arise ye, go up to Kedar, and destroy the children of the east.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“How is the city of praise not left, etc.] The city of Damascus, famous for its antiquity, its wealth and riches, strength and power; and with the Heathens for its devotion and superstition. So Julianf947 the emperor calls it, “the truly city of Jupiter; the eye of the whole east; Damascus the holy and the greatest;” but more especially for its delightful and pleasant situation. Benjamin Tudelensisf948 says it was, in his time, “a very great and beautiful city, surrounded with a wall; and the country about it was full of gardens and orchards, fifteen miles’ walk on every side of it; and no city in the whole world appeared with such plenty of fruit as that did.” Monsieur Thevenotf949 relates,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“city of praise--The prophet, in the person of a citizen of Damascus deploring its calamity, calls it "the city of praise," that is, celebrated with praises everywhere for its beauty (Jer 33:9; Jer 51:41). "How is it possible that such a city has not been left whole--has not been spared by the foe?" Compare left, Luk 17:35-36. So Israel "left" standing some of the Canaanite cities (Jos 11:13). of my joy--that is, in which I delighted.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“An exclamation of sorrow wrung from the prophet at the thought of the people of Damascus remaining to be slaughtered. The words my joy express the prophet’s own sympathy. The praise of Damascus for beauty has been universal from the days of Naaman 2 Kings 5:12, to those of recent travelers. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Of my joy - A city of great renown. The king of Syria is here supposed to speak. Jeremiah 49:27”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“49:25 Damascus had a long history of power and glory at the hub of major trade routes. Its people enjoyed prosperity and joy, but they would lose these pleasures when they were forsaken by the Lord.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Jer 33:9, Jer 48:2, Jer 48:39, Jer 51:41; Psa 37:35, Psa 37:36; Isa 1:26, Isa 14:4-6; Dan 4:30; Rev 18:10, Rev 18:16-19 Jeremiah 49:26”
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