Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon,

JEREMIAH 25:21KJV
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Jeremiah 25:21 (KJV)

What does Jeremiah 25:21 mean?

Jeremiah 25:21 lists three neighboring nations—Edom, Moab, and the children of Ammon—as part of a group facing judgment from God. The verse is naming these specific peoples to show that God’s message through Jeremiah is not just for Israel, but for other nations as well.

In this part of the book, the prophet Jeremiah is speaking God’s words to a wide audience, warning many nations about coming consequences for their actions. Edom, Moab, and Ammon were all ancient peoples living east and southeast of Israel, often in conflict with Israel. By naming them, Jeremiah is making it clear that God’s plans and authority extend beyond just the people of Judah or Jerusalem.

Why Jeremiah 25:21 matters

  • This verse shows that Jeremiah’s prophecy is not limited to Israel; God’s judgment is described as reaching neighboring nations, emphasizing His authority over all peoples.
  • Listing Edom, Moab, and Ammon connects to the wider passage, where Jeremiah names many nations to underline that no one is exempt from accountability.
  • Understanding the historical relationship between Israel and these nations helps clarify why they are singled out—these were long-standing rivals and sometimes enemies, so their inclusion would have been especially striking to Jeremiah’s original audience.

Where else these words appear

“Edom” Hebrew H123 · used in 93 verses

  • Genesis 25:30 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.
  • 1 Kings 11:14 And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
  • Psalms 108:10 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

“Ammon” Hebrew H5983 · used in 98 verses

  • Genesis 19:38 And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.
  • Judges 11:36 And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.
  • 1 Chronicles 19:9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.