New International VersionKerioth will be captured and the strongholds taken. In that day the hearts of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
New Living TranslationIts cities will fall, and its strongholds will be seized. Even the mightiest warriors will be in anguish like a woman in labor.
English Standard Versionthe cities shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The heart of the warriors of Moab shall be in that day like the heart of a woman in her birth pains;
Berean Standard BibleKirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
King James BibleKerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
New King James VersionKerioth is taken, And the strongholds are surprised; The mighty men’s hearts in Moab on that day shall be Like the heart of a woman in birth pangs.
New American Standard Bible“Kerioth has been captured And the strongholds have been seized, So the hearts of the warriors of Moab on that day Will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
NASB 1995“Kerioth has been captured And the strongholds have been seized, So the hearts of the mighty men of Moab in that day Will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
NASB 1977“Kerioth has been captured And the strongholds have been seized, So the hearts of the mighty men of Moab in that day Will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
Legacy Standard BibleKerioth has been captured, And the strongholds have been seized, So the hearts of the mighty men of Moab in that day Will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
Amplified Bible“Kerioth [and the cities] has been taken And the strongholds seized; And the hearts of the warriors of Moab in that day Shall be like the heart of a woman in childbirth.
Christian Standard BibleThe towns have been captured, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman with contractions.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe towns have been captured, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman with contractions.
American Standard VersionKerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized, and the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Contemporary English VersionYour cities and fortresses will be captured, and your warriors as fearful as women giving birth.
English Revised VersionKerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe cities will be taken, and the fortified places will be captured. On that day Moab's soldiers will be like women in childbirth.
Good News Translationand the towns and fortresses will be captured. On that day Moab's soldiers will be as frightened as a woman in labor.
International Standard VersionThe towns will be captured and the strongholds seized. On that day the hearts of the warriors of Moab will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
NET BibleHer towns will be captured. Her fortresses will be taken. At that time the soldiers of Moab will be frightened like a woman in labor.
New Heart English BibleKerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized, and the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Webster's Bible TranslationKerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleKirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
World English BibleKerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized. The heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day will be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe cities have been captured, "" And the strongholds are caught, "" And the heart of the mighty of Moab "" Has been in that day as the heart of a distressed woman.
Young's Literal Translation Captured have been the cities, And the strongholds are caught, And the heart of the mighty of Moab Hath been in that day as the heart of a distressed woman.
Smith's Literal TranslationKerioth was taken, and the fastnesses were seized, and the heart of the strong ones of Moab in that day was as the heart of a woman being distressed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCarioth is taken, and the strong holds are won: and the heart of the valiant men of Moab in that day shall be as the heart of a woman in labour.
Catholic Public Domain VersionKerioth has been captured, and the fortifications have been taken. And in that day, the heart of the strong ones of Moab will be like the heart of a woman giving birth.
New American BibleCities are captured, strongholds seized: On that day the hearts of Moab’s warriors become like the heart of a woman in labor.
New Revised Standard Versionthe towns shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The hearts of the warriors of Moab, on that day, shall be like the heart of a woman in labor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleKerioth is taken and the stronghold has been captured; the heart of the mighty men of Moab shall be in that day as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedQerioth has been seized and Metsruth has been subjugated, and the hearts of the mighty men of Moab will be in that day like the heart of a woman that is in labor to give birth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The cities are taken, And the strongholds are seized, And the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day Shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationCarioth is taken, and the strong-holds have been taken together.
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Context The Judgment on Moab… 40For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab. 41Kiriothhas been taken,and the strongholdsseized.In thatdaythe heartof Moab’swarriorswill belike the heartof a womanin labor.42Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD.…
Cross References Isaiah 15:1-9This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ...
Isaiah 16:1-14Send the tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mount of Daughter Zion. / Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon: / “Give us counsel; render a decision. Shelter us at noonday with shade as dark as night. Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees. ...
Amos 2:1-3This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.
Zephaniah 2:8-11“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. ...
Numbers 21:28-30For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights. / Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. / But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed as far as Dibon. We demolished them as far as Nophah, which reaches to Medeba.”
2 Kings 24:2And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets.
Ezekiel 25:8-11This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the other nations,” / therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. ...
Psalm 60:8Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Psalm 108:9Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Isaiah 25:10-12For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.
Isaiah 34:5-6When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom.
Isaiah 63:1-6Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...
Obadiah 1:1-4This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”— / “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised. / The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ ...
Matthew 11:23-24And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. / But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”
Luke 10:13-15Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!
Treasury of Scripture Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. Kerioth. Jeremiah 48:24 And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near. as the heart Jeremiah 4:31 For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail,and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion,that bewaileth herself,that spreadeth her hands,saying, Woeis me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers. Jeremiah 6:24 We have heard the fame thereof: our hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of us,and pain, as of a woman in travail. Jeremiah 30:6 Ask ye now, and see whether a man doth travail with child? wherefore do I see every man with his hands on his loins, as a woman in travail, and all faces are turned into paleness? Jump to Previous Birth-PainsCapturedCaughtCitiesDistressedHeartHeartsHoldsKeriothLaborMightyMoabMoab'sPangsPlacesSeizedStrongStrongholdsSurprisedWarWarriorsJump to Next Birth-PainsCapturedCaughtCitiesDistressedHeartHeartsHoldsKeriothLaborMightyMoabMoab'sPangsPlacesSeizedStrongStrongholdsSurprisedWarWarriorsJeremiah 48 1.The judgment of Moab7.for their pride11.for their security14.for their carnal confidence26.and for their contempt of God and his people47.The restoration of MoabKirioth has been takenKirioth was a significant city in Moab, a region east of the Dead Sea. The capture of Kirioth symbolizes the downfall of Moab's power and influence. Historically, Moab was often in conflict with Israel, and its cities were fortified against invasions. The taking of Kirioth indicates a decisive victory over Moab, fulfilling the prophecy of judgment against them. This event is part of a broader narrative where God uses foreign nations to execute His judgment, as seen in other prophetic books like Isaiah and Ezekiel. and the strongholds seized.
The strongholds refer to the fortified places within Moab that were considered impenetrable. The seizing of these strongholds demonstrates the totality of Moab's defeat. In ancient warfare, capturing strongholds was crucial for ensuring control over a region. This phrase emphasizes the thoroughness of God's judgment, as even the most secure places are not immune to His will. It reflects the theme of divine sovereignty over nations, a recurring motif in the prophetic literature. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors
The phrase "in that day" often refers to a specific time of divine intervention or judgment. The warriors of Moab, known for their strength and valor, are depicted here in a state of fear and vulnerability. This imagery contrasts with their usual portrayal as fierce and formidable, highlighting the overwhelming nature of the calamity they face. The heart, in biblical terms, represents the center of emotion and courage, indicating a profound internal collapse. will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
This simile conveys intense fear and distress, akin to the pain and anxiety experienced during childbirth. In the ancient Near Eastern context, labor was a time of great vulnerability and uncertainty, often used metaphorically to describe extreme anguish. The comparison underscores the complete reversal of Moab's fortunes, as their warriors, once symbols of strength, are reduced to a state of helplessness. This imagery is used elsewhere in scripture, such as in Isaiah and Jeremiah, to depict the terror of impending judgment. Persons / Places / Events 1. KeriothA city in Moab, often associated with strength and fortification. Its capture signifies the downfall of Moab's defenses. 2. MoabAn ancient nation located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. Moab's judgment is a central theme in this chapter. 3. Moab’s WarriorsRepresent the military strength of Moab, which is prophesied to falter and become vulnerable. 4. JeremiahThe prophet who delivers God's message of judgment against Moab. 5. The Day of the LordA prophetic term indicating a time of divine intervention and judgment. Teaching Points The Inevitability of Divine JudgmentGod's judgment is certain for those who persist in pride and rebellion. Moab's fall serves as a warning to all nations and individuals. The Futility of Earthly StrengthMoab's strongholds and warriors could not save them. Trust in human strength and fortifications is ultimately futile without God. The Heart in Times of CrisisThe comparison to a woman in labor highlights vulnerability and fear. In times of crisis, our true reliance is revealed. God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is sovereign over all nations, and His plans will prevail. This should encourage believers to trust in His ultimate justice. Repentance and HumilityThe downfall of Moab is a call to repentance and humility before God. Pride leads to destruction, but humility invites God's grace. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 48
If Jeremiah 48:42 says Moab will cease to be a people, how do later mentions of Moab or its descendants fit with this prophecy?
Why does Jeremiah 48:1-39 repeatedly portray divine retaliation against Moab with no apparent path for redemption?
Does Jeremiah 48:11 conflict with historical accounts that suggest Moab did not always remain complacent or at peace?
How can the prophecy in Jeremiah 48:8-9 of Moab's total destruction be reconciled with archaeological evidence suggesting Moabite cities outlasted this period?(41) Kerioth.--(See Note on Jeremiah 48:24.) Here the word is used with the article, and should probably be translated, as in the margin, the cities,as painting the wide-spread devastation that was to come on all the fortresses. As the heart of a woman in her pangs.--See Notes onJeremiah 30:6;Isaiah 13:8;Isaiah 21:3. The precise phrase, however, occurs only here and inJeremiah 49:22. . . . Verse 41. - Kerioth is taken. Kerioth has been already mentioned in ver. 24 (see note). Another possible rendering is, The cities are taken, and this certainly agrees better with the parallel line. But a plural of kiryah, a city, does not occur elsewhere. If the identification of Kerioth with Ar-moab, the capital of Moab, be accepted (see on ver. 24), the equalization of Kerioth and "the strongholds" seems to be a stumbling block. Strongholds; or, mountain fastnesses ( Jeremiah 51:30).
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Hebrew Kiriothהַקְּרִיּ֔וֹת(haq·qə·rî·yō·wṯ)Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7152:Kerioth -- a city in Judah, also a city in Moabhas been taken,נִלְכְּדָה֙(nil·kə·ḏāh)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3920:To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohereand the strongholdsוְהַמְּצָד֖וֹת(wə·ham·mə·ṣā·ḏō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4679:Fastness, a strongholdseized.נִתְפָּ֑שָׂה(niṯ·pā·śāh)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8610:To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantablyIn thatהַה֔וּא(ha·hū)Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, aredayבַּיּ֣וֹם(bay·yō·wm)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A daythe heartלֵ֞ב(lêḇ)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centreof Moab’sמוֹאָב֙(mō·w·’āḇ)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124:Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settledwarriorsגִּבּוֹרֵ֤י(gib·bō·w·rê)Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1368:Powerful, warrior, tyrantwill beוְֽ֠הָיָה(wə·hā·yāh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, belike the heartכְּלֵ֖ב(kə·lêḇ)Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centreof a womanאִשָּׁ֥ה(’iš·šāh)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802:Woman, wife, femalein labor.מְצֵרָֽה׃(mə·ṣê·rāh)Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 6887:To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped
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