1. kai egeneto tw mhni tw ebdomw hlqen ismahl uioV naqaniou uiou elasa apo genouV tou basilewV kai deka andreV met' autou proV godolian eiV masshfa kai efagon ekei arton ama
2. kai anesth ismahl kai oi deka andreV oi hsan met' autou kai epataxan ton godolian on katesthsen basileuV babulwnoV epi thV ghV
3. kai pantaV touV ioudaiouV touV ontaV met' autou en masshfa kai pantaV touV caldaiouV touV eureqentaV ekei
4. kai egeneto th hmera th deutera pataxantoV autou ton godolian kai anqrwpoV ouk egnw
5. kai hlqosan andreV apo sucem kai apo salhm kai apo samareiaV ogdohkonta andreV exurhmenoi pwgwnaV kai dierrhgmenoi ta imatia kai koptomenoi kai manaa kai libanoV en cersin autwn tou eisenegkein eiV oikon kuriou
6. kai exhlqen eiV apanthsin autoiV ismahl autoi eporeuonto kai eklaion kai eipen autoiV eiselqete proV godolian
7. kai egeneto eiselqontwn autwn eiV to meson thV polewV esfaxen autouV eiV to frear
8. kai deka andreV eureqhsan ekei kai eipan tw ismahl mh anelhV hmaV oti eisin hmin qhsauroi en agrw puroi kai kriqai meli kai elaion kai parhlqen kai ouk aneilen autouV en mesw twn adelfwn autwn
9. kai to frear eiV o erriyen ekei ismahl pantaV ouV epataxen frear mega touto estin o epoihsen o basileuV asa apo proswpou baasa basilewV israhl touto eneplhsen ismahl traumatiwn
10. kai apestreyen ismahl panta ton laon ton kataleifqenta eiV masshfa kai taV qugateraV tou basilewV aV parekateqeto o arcimageiroV tw godolia uiw acikam kai wceto eiV to peran uiwn ammwn
11. kai hkousen iwanan uioV karhe kai panteV oi hgemoneV thV dunamewV oi met' autou panta ta kaka a epoihsen ismahl
12. kai hgagon apan to stratopedon autwn kai wconto polemein auton kai euron auton epi udatoV pollou en gabawn
13. kai egeneto ote eidon paV o laoV o meta ismahl ton iwanan kai touV hgemonaV thV dunamewV thV met' autou
14. kai anestreyan proV iwanan
15. kai ismahl eswqh sun oktw anqrwpoiV kai wceto proV touV uiouV ammwn
16. kai elaben iwanan kai panteV oi hgemoneV thV dunamewV oi met' autou pantaV touV kataloipouV tou laou ouV apestreyen apo ismahl dunatouV andraV en polemw kai taV gunaikaV kai ta loipa kai touV eunoucouV ouV apestreyen apo gabawn
17. kai wconto kai ekaqisan en gabhrwq-camaam thn proV bhqleem tou poreuqhnai eiselqein eiV aigupton
18. apo proswpou twn caldaiwn oti efobhqhsan apo proswpou autwn oti epataxen ismahl ton godolian on katesthsen basileuV babulwnoV en th gh
Footnotes:
48:1-2 - The prophecy against Moab highlights God's judgment on Moab's pride and self-confidence. God will overthrow Moab as punishment for its self-sufficiency and wickedness (see also Isaiah 16:6-14 and Ezekiel 25:8-11).
48:3-6 - Moab's lament is portrayed as a people who see themselves as defeated and without hope, reflecting the desolation that accompanies turning away from God and resisting His sovereignty (see also Amos 5:18-20 and Revelation 18:9-19).
48:7-10 - Moab will be invaded by enemies, and its idols and places of worship will be destroyed. This reflects the fragility of trusting in things or people instead of trusting in God, who is the only source of true security (see also Psalm 20:7 and Isaiah 44:9-20).
48:11-14 - Moab is described as unfermented wine, symbolizing a nation that has not undergone God's discipline and perfecting. Their lack of transformation will result in destruction (see also Matthew 9:17 and 1 Corinthians 11:31-32).
48:29-30 - Moab's pride is condemned, and the people of Moab will be destroyed. Moab's story serves as a warning against pride and turning away from God, which always have consequences (see also Proverbs 16:18 and James 4:6).
Verses related to Jeremias, 48:
Jeremiah chapter 48 proclaims God's judgment on Moab. What lessons emerge from this extensive prophecy? This detailed text describes the coming destruction of Moab, its pride, and the lamentation over its fall. The chapter addresses topics such as the consequences of national pride, the futility of idols, and God's compassion even in judgment. Jeremiah 48 reveals the complexity of divine emotions in the face of the need for justice. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the enduring principles of this comprehensive chapter.
Isaiah 16:6-7: "We have heard of Moab's pride, his exaggerated pride, his arrogance, his insolence and his unfounded boasts. Therefore the Moabites will mourn, they will all mourn for Moab. Mourn, deeply saddened, for the raisin cakes of Kir-Hareseth." - This passage from Isaiah echoes the theme of judgment against Moab found in Jeremiah 48, highlighting Moab's pride as the reason for his punishment.
Amos 2:1-2: "Thus says the Lord: 'For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not suspend the punishment, because he burned the bones of the king of Edom to lime. Therefore I will set fire in Moab, and it will consume the strongholds of Cherioth; Moab will die amidst the tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the trumpet.'" - Amos also prophesies against Moab, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment against this nation, as seen in Jeremiah 48.
Zephaniah 2:8-9: "I heard the insults of Moab and the mockery of the Ammonites, who insulted my people and threatened their territory. Therefore I swear as I live, declares the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Moab will become like Sodom, and Ammon like Gomorrah: a place filled with nettles and salt pits, a perpetual desolation. The remnant of my people will plunder them; the rest of my nation will inherit their land." - Zephaniah prophesies against Moab, as does Jeremiah 48, showing the consistency of the prophetic message against this nation.
Ezekiel 25:8-11: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'Because Moab and Seir said, 'See, the nation of Judah has become like all the other nations,' therefore I will expose the flank of Moab, beginning with its border cities, which are the glory of the land : Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-mehon, and Kiriathaim. I will give it, together with the Ammonites, as a possession to the nations of the east, so that the Ammonites will not be remembered among the nations; the Lord.'"" - Ezekiel also prophesies against Moab, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment present in Jeremiah 48.
Psalms 83:4-6: "They say, 'Come, let us destroy you as a nation, so that the name of Israel will no longer be remembered!' With one purpose they plot together; They make agreements against you: the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagarites," - This psalm names Moab among Israel's enemies, reflecting the historical context behind the prophecies against Moab in Jeremiah 48.
FAQ:
Who did Jeremiah prophesy against in this chapter?
Jeremiah prophesied against Moab, announcing its destruction because of its pride and idolatry. (Jeremiah 48:1-5)
Why would Moab be destroyed?
Moab trusted in its wealth and idols, but God would bring judgment on the nation. (Jeremiah 48:7-8)
What does it mean that Moab is compared to wine that has not been poured from vessel to vessel?
Moab had not experienced hardship, but now it would face a time of judgment. (Jeremiah 48:11-12)
What was God's response to Moab's pride?
God said He would humble Moab, for He resists the proud and exalts the humble. (Jeremiah 48:29-30)
What did God promise at the end of the judgment against Moab?
God has promised to restore Moab in the last days, showing His mercy. (Jeremiah 48:47)
