Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
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Gill's Exposition
Though thou exaltest thyself as the eagle,.... That soars aloft, flies on high, even out of sight, higher than any other bird does: or, "exaltest thy habitation"; and makest it as high as the eagle's…
Barnes' Notes
Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle - (or, thy nest) The eagle builds its nest in places nearly inaccessible to man. The Edomites were a race of eagles. It is not the language of poetry or…
Adam Clarke
Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle - Though like this bird thou get into the highest cliff of the highest rock, it will not avail thee. To defend thee, when Jehovah has determined thy destruction,…
Cambridge Bible
thou exalt thyself There is no need to supply the word "thyself," as is done by A.V. and others ("though thou wentest as high as the eagle." Ewald). "Thy nest" is the subject of both clauses. The…
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