Jer 25:15-17, Lam 4:21 | JFB | STEP | 15. wine cup —Compare , as to this image, to express stupefying judgments; also . Jeremiah often embodies the imagery of Isaiah in his prophecies ( ). The wine cup was not literally given by Jeremiah to the representatives of the different nations; but only in symbolical vision.

Jeremiah 25:15-17

15. wine cup—Compare Jer 13:12, 13, as to this image, to express stupefying judgments; also Jer 49:12; 51:7. Jeremiah often embodies the imagery of Isaiah in his prophecies (La 4:21; Isa 51:17-22; Re 16:19; 18:6). The wine cup was not literally given by Jeremiah to the representatives of the different nations; but only in symbolical vision.

16. be moved—reel (Na 3:11).

Lamentations 4:21

21. Rejoice—at our calamities (Ps 137:7). This is a prophecy that Edom should exult over the fall of Jerusalem. At the same time it is implied, Edom's joy shall be short-lived. Ironically she is told, Rejoice while thou mayest (Ec 11:9).

cup—for this image of the confounding effects of God's wrath, see Jer 13:12; 25:15, 16, 21; as to Edom, Jer 49:7-22.

Tau.