Lux Domini
Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.

What does Jeremiah 9:26 mean?

In this world of sin and sorrow, ending soon in death and judgement, how foolish for men to glory in their knowledge, health, strength, riches, or in any thing which leaves them under the dominion of sin and the wrath of God!

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsWisdomJustice and mercyJudgment

Read with

Keep this verse inside Jeremiah 9:25-26 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Ammon Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.

Edom Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.

Egypt Place

The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.

Moab Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.