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Jeremiah 48:5 ยท KJV

"For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard a cry of destruction."

King James Version

What does Jeremiah 48:5 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

3A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction.
4Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.
5For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard a cry of destruction.
6Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness.
7For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the idea of weeping resonate with your own experiences of loss?

2

What does it mean for you to confront destruction in your life?

3

When have you felt the need to cry out for help?

Life Application

grief

Acknowledge your feelings of sorrow and seek support from others.

faith

Trust in God's presence during times of mourning and despair.

Places in This Verse

Luhith

Luhith is a location in Moab associated with mourning and lamentation.

Horonaim

Horonaim is another city in Moab, symbolizing the destruction faced by the nation.

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