Jeremiah 48:5 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Lamentations 1:16
Both verses express deep sorrow over destruction and loss.
Matthew 24:19
This verse reflects the urgency to flee from impending destruction.
Source: Jeremiah 48:5