Jeremiah 48:1 · KJV
"Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 48:1 mean? →Passage Context
1Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed.
2There shall be no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they have devised evil against it; come, and let us cut it off from being a nation. Also thou shalt be cut down, O Madmen; the sword shall pursue thee.
3A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to messages of judgment in your own life?
2
What does this verse teach you about the consequences of actions?
3
When have you witnessed the downfall of something once strong?
Life Application
relationships
Reflect on how your actions impact others and strive for positive change.
faith
Seek to align your life with God's will to avoid negative consequences.
Places in This Verse
Nebo(Mount Nebo, Jordan today)
Nebo was a significant location in Moab, often associated with the biblical narrative of Moses. It symbolizes the end of an era for Moab.
Kiriathaim
Kiriathaim was a city in Moab, known for its strategic importance. Its mention indicates the loss of Moab's strongholds.
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