Jeremiah 48:39 · KJV

"They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him."

King James Version

Passage Context

³⁷For every head shall be bald, and every beard clipped: upon all the hands shall be cuttings, and upon the loins sackcloth.

³⁸There shall be lamentation generally upon all the housetops of Moab, and in the streets thereof: for I have broken Moab like a vessel wherein is no pleasure, saith the LORD.

³⁹They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.

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

⁴¹Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to feelings of shame in your life?

What does it mean for you to be a source of derision?

When have you felt like you have turned your back on something important?

Life Application

shame

Recognize that shame can lead to growth if acknowledged. Consider speaking to someone you trust about your feelings.

relationships

Reflect on how your actions may impact others and seek to mend any broken relationships.

Places in This Verse

Moab(Jordan today)

Moab was an ancient kingdom located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. Its downfall is a significant theme in prophetic literature.

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