Jeremiah 48:45 kjv
They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones.
Jeremiah 48:45 nkjv
"Those who fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon Because of exhaustion. But a fire shall come out of Heshbon, A flame from the midst of Sihon, And shall devour the brow of Moab, The crown of the head of the sons of tumult.
Jeremiah 48:45 niv
"In the shadow of Heshbon the fugitives stand helpless, for a fire has gone out from Heshbon, a blaze from the midst of Sihon; it burns the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of the noisy boasters.
Jeremiah 48:45 esv
"In the shadow of Heshbon fugitives stop without strength, for fire came out from Heshbon, flame from the house of Sihon; it has destroyed the forehead of Moab, the crown of the sons of tumult.
Jeremiah 48:45 nlt
"The people flee as far as Heshbon
but are unable to go on.
For a fire comes from Heshbon,
King Sihon's ancient home,
to devour the entire land
with all its rebellious people.
Jeremiah 48 45 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 48:45 | "In the shadow of Heshbon the fugitives of Moab are scattered;" | Judgment on Moab |
| Jeremiah 48:6 | "Flee, save yourselves, and be like a wild donkey in the wilderness." | Escape and dispersion |
| Jeremiah 48:7 | "For because you trusted in your works and your treasures, you also shall be captured;" | Trust in human strength |
| Jeremiah 48:9 | "Give wings to Moab, that she may flee and escape;" | Desire for escape |
| Jeremiah 48:25 | "The horns of Moab are cut off, and his arms are broken, says the LORD." | Weakening and defeat |
| Isaiah 15:5 | "My heart cries out for Moab; his fugitives flee to Zoar, like a three-year-old heifer." | Moab's distress and flight |
| Isaiah 25:10 | "For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain, and Moab shall be trodden down under him..." | Divine subjugation |
| Ezekiel 25:12 | "Thus says the Lord GOD: Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah by taking vengeance..." | Vengeance upon hostile nations |
| Ezekiel 26:2 | "Son of man, because Tyrus has said against Jerusalem, 'Aha! the gate of the peoples is broken..." | Judgment on proud nations |
| Zephaniah 2:9 | "As I live, declares the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, surely Moab shall be like Sodom, and the Valley of the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah..." | Parallel to Sodom's fate |
| Amos 2:1 | "Thus says the LORD: Three times for their transgressions, and four times, I will not revoke the punishment, because they sold the righteous for silver..." | Divine accountability |
| Matthew 11:23 | "And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades." | Divine humbling of proud cities |
| Luke 10:15 | "And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades." | Similar judgment declaration |
| Revelation 18:21 | "Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, 'So will Babylon the great city be thrown down..." | Symbolic destruction of evil |
| Jeremiah 48:41 | "How Heshbon is taken! Kir of Moab is captured; the high places of Arnon are stopped." | Fall of Moabite cities |
| Jeremiah 48:42 | "Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he has defied the LORD." | Reason for destruction |
| Jeremiah 48:43 | "Terror and pit and snare are upon you, O inhabitant of Moab, declares the LORD." | Instruments of judgment |
| Jeremiah 48:44 | "He who flees from the terror shall fall into the pit, and he who climbs out of the pit shall fall into the snare. And I will bring upon them their year of punishment, declares the LORD." | Inescapable judgment |
| Isaiah 16:3 | "Make your coalition, cast your plans, your shadows by midday; hide the outcasts; betray not the fugitive." | Plea to Moab |
| Numbers 21:28 | "For fire has gone out from Heshbon, flame from the master of Arnon." | Ancient song of conquest |
| Jeremiah 48:1 | "Against Moab. Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Woe to Nebo, for it is destroyed! Qiryathaim is put to shame; it is taken;" | Opening of Moab judgment |
| Jeremiah 48:15 | "Moab is ruined, and his cities are gone; his chosen young men have gone down to the slaughter," | Demise of Moab's strength |
Jeremiah 48 verses
Jeremiah 48 45 Meaning
This verse declares the comprehensive and inescapable judgment upon Moab. The imagery of fire signifies complete destruction, and the statement emphasizes that no remnant or vestige of Moab will survive the divinely ordained consequences of its actions and rebellion.
Jeremiah 48 45 Context
Jeremiah 48 is a detailed prophecy of judgment against Moab. The chapter systematically addresses Moab's pride, reliance on its strength, and defiance of the LORD. This verse, specifically the latter part of chapter 48, describes the totality of the impending destruction, emphasizing that escape and survival will be impossible. Moab had a long history of enmity with Israel, including instances of oppression and challenging God's people. The prophecy serves as a consequence for their arrogance and their antagonistic relationship with God's covenant people.
Jeremiah 48 45 Word Analysis
- "In" (בְּ) - B-e-t. A preposition indicating location or circumstance.
- "the shadow" (צֵל) - Tzeil. Literally means shadow or shade. Metaphorically can refer to protection, but here likely indicates the dominion or territory of Heshbon.
- "of Heshbon" (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) - Cheshbon. A significant Moabite city, previously an Amorite stronghold conquered by Israel in Moses' time (Num 21:26-30).
- "the fugitives" (פְּלִיטֵי) - Pli-tei. Plural of 'paliṭ', meaning escaped ones, refugees, survivors. Denotes those attempting to flee from the impending destruction.
- "of Moab" (מוֹאָב) - Mo'av. Referring to the people of Moab.
- "are scattered;" (נָסוּ) - Na-su. From the root 'nuvs', meaning to flee, to escape. The Piel perfect form implies an action that has happened or is completed in its certainty. It emphasizes dispersion and lack of coherent retreat.
Jeremiah 48 45 Bonus Section
The city of Heshbon is historically significant. In Numbers 21, the defeat of Sihon, the Amorite king of Heshbon, and the capture of his land by Israel is recorded as a great victory, sung in an ancient poem. By turning Heshbon into the point of Moab's dispersal, God is symbolically reasserting His dominion over the land, reclaiming what was formerly fought for and establishing judgment against its current inhabitants who defied Him. The scattering itself highlights the futility of human efforts against God's decreed purposes, echoing themes found throughout prophetic literature.
Jeremiah 48 45 Commentary
This verse paints a grim picture of Moab's imminent collapse. Heshbon, once a prominent city of Moab (and earlier an Amorite capital), becomes the point from which their remaining people scatter in terror. The scattering is not a strategic retreat, but a desperate, disorganized flight. The scattering implies a loss of leadership and structure, rendering them vulnerable. The earlier parts of Jeremiah 48 depict Moab's boasting and their gods' impotence (Chemosh is also mocked), leading to this inevitable consequence. The "shadow of Heshbon" suggests that even their strongholds and perceived places of safety offer no refuge. The fugitives are exposed and without direction, facing the full force of divine judgment, which is further elaborated in the verses immediately preceding and following.