Jeremiah 49:10

Parallel with Obadiah 1:6, which (as 8; see on Jeremiah 49:7 above) is probably an insertion from this passage, where it fits the context much better; especially if, with mg. we introduce, as we should, the v. by For.

his secret places the retreats and fastnesses of Edom.

his seed … he is not For metrical reasons we should shorten this part of the v., reading, e.g. with Co. (who points out that "his seed is spoiled" is inconsistent with Jeremiah 49:11), "he is spoiled and is not."