Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Moab is my wash pot. I will toss my sandal on Edom. I will shout over Philistia.”
- KJV Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
- NKJV Moab is My washpot; Over Edom I will cast My shoe; Over Philistia I will triumph.”
- NASB “Moab is My washbowl; I will throw My sandal over Edom; I will shout aloud over Philistia.”
- NLT But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant, and I will wipe my feet on Edom and shout in triumph over Philistia.”
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Quick answer
God declares dominion over Moab, Edom, and Philistia as subdued enemies.
Overview
With images of washing, casting a sandal, and shouting in triumph, God proclaims his mastery over Israel's traditional foes. These nations are reduced to symbols of conquered servitude. The verse affirms God's sovereign rule over all peoples, anticipating the day when every enemy is placed under the feet of Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Isa 14:29–32Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg.
- John 13:14So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
- Ruth 4:7–8Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel.
- John 13:8“Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him. Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.”
- Ps 60:8–10Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
- 2 Sam 21:15–22Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines; but David became exhausted.
- 2 Sam 8:1–2Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
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