Jeremiah 48:32 kjv
O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage.
Jeremiah 48:32 nkjv
O vine of Sibmah! I will weep for you with the weeping of Jazer. Your plants have gone over the sea, They reach to the sea of Jazer. The plunderer has fallen on your summer fruit and your vintage.
Jeremiah 48:32 niv
I weep for you, as Jazer weeps, you vines of Sibmah. Your branches spread as far as the sea; they reached as far as Jazer. The destroyer has fallen on your ripened fruit and grapes.
Jeremiah 48:32 esv
More than for Jazer I weep for you, O vine of Sibmah! Your branches passed over the sea, reached to the Sea of Jazer; on your summer fruits and your grapes the destroyer has fallen.
Jeremiah 48:32 nlt
"You people of Sibmah, rich in vineyards,
I will weep for you even more than I did for Jazer.
Your spreading vines once reached as far as the Dead Sea,
but the destroyer has stripped you bare!
He has harvested your grapes and summer fruits.
Jeremiah 48 32 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 48:3 | "Cry out, you inhabitants of Heshbon, for destruction has come upon Ai and even Samaria." | Jeremiah 48:2, 4:6, 6:26 |
| Isaiah 15:2 | "On the high places they wail; they wail for Nebo and for Medeba; over all their heads is baldness; every beard is shorn." | Isaiah 15:1-9, Jeremiah 48:1, 16, 18, 34 |
| Jeremiah 48:1 | "Concerning Moab. Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Woe to Nebo, for it is destroyed! Kiriathaim is put to shame and taken;..." | Jeremiah 48:4, 16, 45 |
| Jeremiah 48:5 | "For the ascent of Luhith is with continual weeping; yes, on the descent of Horonaim they hear a cry of distress the disaster." | Jeremiah 48:34 |
| Ezekiel 25:12 | "Thus says the Lord God: 'Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah and made themselves guilty by exacting vengeance,..." | Ezekiel 25:12-14, Obadiah 10-14 |
| Ezekiel 36:5 | "'Therefore thus says the Lord God: Surely in my righteous jealousy I have spoken against the rest of the nations and against all Edom, that they..." | Ezekiel 36:1-15 |
| Psalm 52:5 | "But God will break you down forever; he will snatch and overwhelm you from your tent; he will root you out of the land of the living." | Psalm 52:5, 1:4 |
| Isaiah 22:12 | "Then the Lord God of hosts called you on that day to weep and to mourn, to pull out your hair and to gird yourselves with sackcloth," | Isaiah 22:12-14, Jeremiah 7:29 |
| Amos 8:10 | "I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will bring sackcloth on all loins and baldness on all heads. I will make it..." | Amos 8:10, Jeremiah 6:26, Revelation 18:8 |
| Revelation 18:7 | "As she glorified herself and lived sensuously, so give her a like measure of torment and mourning..." | Revelation 18:7-10, Isaiah 47:8 |
| Jeremiah 48:39 | "How it has been overthrown! Woe! Let Moab make a great moan; at Mesha it is put to shame; for it is broken!" | Jeremiah 48:39 |
| Jeremiah 49:3 | "Why then has your king of Rabbah inherited Gad, and his people inherited your cities?" | Jeremiah 49:1-6, 2 Samuel 12:29-31 |
| Ezekiel 28:13 | "You were in Eden, the garden of God, every precious stone was your covering,..." | Ezekiel 28:13-19, Isaiah 14:12-15 |
| Psalm 37:2 | "For they will soon wither like the grass and like the green herb on the roof." | Psalm 37:2, Proverbs 2:22 |
| Jeremiah 48:38 | "There is lamentation on all the roofs of Moab and in its squares; for I have broken Moab like a worthless vessel, says the Lord." | Jeremiah 48:38, Isaiah 20:4-5 |
| Amos 5:18 | "Woe to you who desire the day of the Lord! To what end is the day of the Lord for you? It is darkness, and not light." | Amos 5:18, Zephaniah 1:14-15, Joel 2:2 |
| Hosea 10:14 | "Therefore the tumult of war will arise among your people, and all your fortresses will be destroyed, as when Shalman destroyed Beth-arbel on the day of battle;..." | Hosea 10:14, 2 Samuel 18:24-33 |
| Jeremiah 25:34 | "'Wail, O shepherds, and cry out, and roll in the ashes, you commanders of the flock. For the days of your slaughter and dispersion have come, and you shall fall..." | Jeremiah 25:34-38, Isaiah 5:30 |
| Isaiah 16:7 | "Therefore Moab shall wail; every one shall wail for Moab. For the raisin cakes of Kir-heres you shall mourn, utterly stricken." | Isaiah 16:7 |
| Psalm 90:5-6 | "You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass in the morning that sprouts anew, but in the evening it withers and dries up." | Psalm 90:5-6, Jeremiah 17:5-6 |
Jeremiah 48 verses
Jeremiah 48 32 Meaning
This verse pronounces a severe judgment upon the Moabites, prophesying their utter destruction and devastation. It speaks of widespread weeping and lamentation, symbolizing their complete loss.
Jeremiah 48 32 Context
Jeremiah 48 is a prophecy against the nation of Moab. This chapter details the impending judgment of God upon Moab due to their pride, idolatry, and perpetual enmity towards Israel. The prophecy begins with pronouncements of woe upon Moab's cities and leadership, highlighting their sins and the resultant destruction that will come upon them. The focus on specific Moabite cities like Nebo, Kiriathaim, Heshbon, and Dibon underscores the thoroughness of the divine judgment. The historical context involves the period leading up to and during the Babylonian exile, a time when many nations, including Moab, would face severe consequences for their actions against God and His people. The passage anticipates the fall of Moab to foreign powers, specifically Babylon, consistent with the broader prophetic theme of judgment against the nations surrounding Israel.
Jeremiah 48 32 Word Analysis
- "I will cause."
- This phrase signifies God’s direct and active involvement in bringing about the judgment. It's not a passive observation but a sovereign decree and execution. (Ezekiel 6:12)
- "to flee."
- Implies an overwhelming force and terror causing inhabitants to abandon their homes and lands in a desperate attempt to escape. (Deuteronomy 32:30)
- "from Heshbon"
- Heshbon was a significant city in Moab, often a point of contention with Israel. Its mention here signifies the extensive reach of the impending judgment, starting from a key Moabite center. (Numbers 21:26, Isaiah 15:4)
- "unto Dibon."
- Dibon, another prominent Moabite city, is mentioned as a boundary of the fleeing. The judgment extends from one major center to another, emphasizing widespread panic. (Numbers 32:34)
- "And I will put."
- Again, God's direct action in inflicting disaster. (Lamentations 1:15)
- "my fire"
- Figuratively represents God’s wrath and judgment, often destructive and purifying, leading to utter devastation. (Deuteronomy 4:24, Hebrews 12:29)
- "upon Moab"
- Specifies the target nation of this divine punitive action. (Jeremiah 48:42)
- "and will devour."
- A strong image of complete consumption and annihilation by the "fire" of God’s judgment. Nothing is left behind. (Psalm 83:10, Isaiah 9:18)
- "the sides"
- Likely referring to the pillars or the very foundations and structures of Moab's homes and fortifications, indicating a demolition of their physical presence and stability. (Psalm 11:3)
- "of the house of"
- A reference to their buildings, homes, and perhaps their national dwelling. (1 Samuel 3:3)
- "destruction."
- Signifies ruin, devastation, and obliteration, the ultimate outcome of God’s judgment on this specific occasion. (Amos 5:3)
Jeremiah 48 32 Bonus Section
The prophecy against Moab here serves as a stark warning against pride and apostasy. Moab's ongoing disrespect and aggression toward Israel marked them for judgment. This verse, like many prophetic pronouncements against the nations, highlights God’s sovereignty not only over His chosen people but also over all the earth and its inhabitants. The imagery of God’s "fire" is a recurring theme in Scripture to describe His consuming judgment against sin. (Malachi 4:1) The ultimate fulfillment of such prophecies is often seen in historical conquest but also points towards the eschatological judgment.
Jeremiah 48 32 Commentary
The verse vividly portrays the complete destruction that God will bring upon Moab. It's not just a defeat but an annihilation. The "fleeing" from Heshbon to Dibon suggests panic and the inability to find refuge within their own territory, as the destruction spans across their key cities. God's "fire" symbolizes His fierce wrath consuming everything. The phrase "devour the sides of the house of destruction" suggests a foundational ruin; the very support systems and structures of Moabite society will be annihilated. This reflects the biblical understanding of divine judgment as absolute and inescapable for persistent unrighteousness, particularly against God's covenant people.