Jeremiah 48:40 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

he. one (not named): Nebuchadnezzar understood.

shall fly. Codex Oriental, 2091 (British Museum), reads "shall ascend"; but the Massorah (App-30) has. note, saying "according to other codices, it is fly" (vol, 167a).

as an eagle. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 28:49). App-92.

Jeremiah 48:40

40 For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.