Jer 49:16 | JFB | STEP | 16. terribleness-- the terror which thou didst inspire into others. deceived thee-- rendered thee proudly confident, as if none would dare to assail thee. dwellest in ... rock-- Petra, the chief of Idumea, was cut in the rocks; its ruins are very remarkable. The whole south of Idumea abounds in cave dwellings and rocks. though ... nest ... eagle-- ( ; Ob 3, 4). The eagle builds its nest in the highest craggy eyry.

‏ Jeremiah 49:16

16. terribleness--the terror which thou didst inspire into others.

deceived thee--rendered thee proudly confident, as if none would dare to assail thee.

dwellest in ... rock--Petra, the chief of Idumea, was cut in the rocks; its ruins are very remarkable. The whole south of Idumea abounds in cave dwellings and rocks.

though ... nest ... eagle--(Job 39:27; Ob 3, 4). The eagle builds its nest in the highest craggy eyry.