New International VersionThe destroyer will come against every town, and not a town will escape. The valley will be ruined and the plateau destroyed, because the LORD has spoken.
New Living Translation“All the towns will be destroyed, and no one will escape— either on the plateaus or in the valleys, for the LORD has spoken.
English Standard VersionThe destroyer shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape; the valley shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD has spoken.
Berean Standard BibleThe destroyer will move against every city, and not one town will escape. The valley will also be ruined, and the high plain will be destroyed, as the LORD has said.
King James BibleAnd the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD hath spoken.
New King James VersionAnd the plunderer shall come against every city; No one shall escape. The valley also shall perish, And the plain shall be destroyed, As the LORD has spoken.
New American Standard Bible“A destroyer will come to every city, So that no city will escape; The valley also will be ruined And the plateau will be destroyed, As the LORD has said.
NASB 1995“A destroyer will come to every city, So that no city will escape; The valley also will be ruined And the plateau will be destroyed, As the LORD has said.
NASB 1977“And a destroyer will come to every city, So that no city will escape; The valley also will be ruined, And the plateau will be destroyed, As the LORD has said.
Legacy Standard BibleA destroyer will come to every city, So that no city will escape; The valley also will perish, And the plateau will be destroyed, As Yahweh has said.
Amplified Bible“And the destroyer will come upon every city; No city will escape. The [Jordan] valley also will be ruined And the plain will be devastated, As the LORD has said.
Christian Standard BibleThe destroyer will move against every town; not one town will escape. The valley will perish, and the plain will be annihilated, as the LORD has said.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe destroyer will move against every town; not one town will escape. The valley will perish, and the plain will be annihilated, as the LORD has said.
American Standard VersionAnd the destroyer shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; as Jehovah hath spoken.
Contemporary English VersionNot one of your towns will escape destruction. I have told your enemies, "Wipe out the valley and the flatlands of Moab.
English Revised VersionAnd the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; as the LORD hath spoken.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe destroyer will come to every city, and no city will escape. The valley will be destroyed, and the plain will be laid waste as the LORD has threatened.
Good News TranslationNot a town will escape the destruction; both valley and plain will be ruined. I, the LORD, have spoken.
International Standard VersionA destroyer will come to every town and no town will escape. The valley will be ruined and the plateau destroyed." This is what the LORD has said!
NET BibleThe destroyer will come against every town. Not one town will escape. The towns in the valley will be destroyed. The cities on the high plain will be laid waste. I, the LORD, have spoken!
New Heart English BibleThe destroyer shall come on every city, and no city shall escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; as the LORD has spoken.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD hath spoken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe destroyer will move against every city, and not one town will escape. The valley will also be ruined, and the high plain will be destroyed, as the LORD has said.
World English BibleThe destroyer will come on every city, and no city will escape; the valley also will perish, and the plain will be destroyed, as Yahweh has spoken. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a spoiler comes to every city, "" And no city escapes, "" And the valley has perished, "" And the plain has been destroyed, as YHWH said.
Young's Literal Translation And come in doth a spoiler unto every city, And no city doth escape, And perished hath the valley, And destroyed been the plain, as Jehovah said.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he laying waste shall come up on every city, and no city shall escape: and the valley was destroyed, and straightness was laid waste, as said Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: and the valleys shall perish, and the plains shall be destroyed, for the Lord hath spoken:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the despoiler will overwhelm every city, and not a single city will be saved. And the valleys will perish, and the fields will be destroyed. For the Lord has spoken.
New American BibleThe destroyer comes upon every city, not a city escapes; Ruined is the valley, wasted the plateau—oracle of the LORD.
New Revised Standard VersionThe destroyer shall come upon every town, and no town shall escape; the valley shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD has spoken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the spoiler shall come upon all your cities, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD has spoken.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the plunderer shall come on all your cities, and they shall not be delivered, and the low lying country shall be destroyed, and the valley shall be desolated, just as LORD JEHOVAH said OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the spoiler shall come upon every city, And no city shall escape; The valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; As the LORD hath spoken.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd destruction shall come upon every city, it shall by no means escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain country shall be completely destroyed, as the Lord has said.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Judgment on Moab… 7Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials. 8The destroyerwill moveagainsteverycity,and notone townwill escape.The valleywill also be ruined,and the high plainwill be destroyed,asthe LORDhas said.9Put salt on Moab, for she will be laid waste; her cities will become desolate, with no one to dwell in them.…
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 16:6-11We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. / For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. ...
Zephaniah 2:9Therefore, 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.”
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.
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. ...
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.
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 34:5-10When 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. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. ...
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 1:3-4The 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?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 25:21Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites;
Jeremiah 49:1-6Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? / Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sound the battle cry against Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a heap of ruins, and its villages will be burned. Then Israel will drive out their dispossessors, says the LORD. / Wail, O Heshbon, for Ai has been destroyed; cry out, O daughters of Rabbah! Put on sackcloth and mourn; run back and forth within your walls, for Milcom will go into exile together with his priests and officials. ...
Jeremiah 49:28-33Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east! / They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ / Run! Escape quickly! Lie low, O residents of Hazor,” declares the LORD, “for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has drawn up a plan against you; he has devised a strategy against you. ...
Lamentations 4:21-22So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. / O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins.
Treasury of Scripture And the spoiler shall come on every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD has spoken. the spoiler Jeremiah 48:18 Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down fromthy glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come upon thee,and he shall destroy thy strong holds. Jeremiah 6:26 O daughter of my people, girdthee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning,as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us. Jeremiah 15:8 Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I have brought upon them against the mother of the young men a spoiler at noonday: I have causedhim to fall upon it suddenly, and terrors upon the city. and no Jeremiah 48:20-25 Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled, … Ezekiel 25:9 Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his citieswhich are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim, Jump to Previous AttackerCityDestroyedDestroyerDestructionEscapePerishPlainPlateauRuinedSafeSpoilerValleyWasteJump to Next AttackerCityDestroyedDestroyerDestructionEscapePerishPlainPlateauRuinedSafeSpoilerValleyWasteJeremiah 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 MoabThe destroyer will move against every cityThis phrase indicates a comprehensive judgment against Moab, a nation east of Israel. Historically, Moab was often in conflict with Israel, and this prophecy reflects God's judgment on their persistent idolatry and pride. The "destroyer" could refer to the Babylonian forces under Nebuchadnezzar, who were known for their military campaigns in the region. This aligns with God's use of foreign nations to execute judgment, as seen in other prophetic books like Isaiah and Ezekiel. and not one town will escape.
The totality of the destruction is emphasized here, indicating that no part of Moab will be spared. This reflects the thoroughness of divine judgment, similar to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It underscores the idea that God's judgment is inescapable when a nation or people persist in sin. This also serves as a warning to other nations and individuals about the consequences of turning away from God. The valley will also be ruined,
Moab was known for its fertile valleys, which were crucial for agriculture and sustenance. The ruin of the valley signifies economic collapse and the loss of resources. This can be seen as a direct consequence of Moab's reliance on their own strength and resources rather than on God. The destruction of the valley symbolizes the futility of trusting in material wealth and security. and the high plain will be destroyed,
The high plains of Moab were strategic locations, often used for defense and as places of worship for their gods. The destruction of these areas indicates the dismantling of both their military power and religious practices. This reflects the biblical theme that no earthly power or false god can stand against the true God. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of God's kingdom over all earthly kingdoms. as the LORD has said.
This phrase emphasizes the certainty and authority of the prophecy. It is a reminder that God's word is final and will be fulfilled. The phrase "as the LORD has said" is a common biblical assurance that God's promises and warnings are trustworthy. It connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as seen in the fulfillment of prophecies throughout scripture, including those concerning the coming of Jesus Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the nations, including Moab. 2. MoabAn ancient nation located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. Known for its pride and idolatry. 3. The DestroyerRepresents the invading forces used by God as instruments of judgment against Moab. 4. The Valley and the PlateauGeographical features of Moab, symbolizing the totality of the destruction that will come upon the land. 5. The LORDThe sovereign God who pronounces judgment and ensures its fulfillment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is in control of nations and uses them to fulfill His purposes. His judgments are just and inevitable. The Consequences of PrideMoab's downfall is a direct result of its pride and self-reliance. Pride leads to destruction, and humility is essential before God. The Certainty of God's WordWhat God has spoken will come to pass. His promises and warnings are sure, and we must take them seriously. The Call to RepentanceWhile judgment is pronounced, there is always an implicit call to repentance. Turning back to God can change outcomes. The Comprehensive Nature of God's JudgmentNo part of Moab was to be spared, illustrating that God's judgment is thorough and complete. We must ensure our lives are fully aligned with His will. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 48
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?
How can the described tribal boundaries in Ezekiel 48 align with modern geographical realities, given the drastic changes over millennia?
How does the severe condemnation of these idolatries in Ezekiel 8 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of tolerating foreign gods?
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?(8) The valley also shall perish . . .--The cities of "the plain" are enumerated in Jeremiah 48:21-24. They belonged to the Arabah, the sunken valley of the Jordan, the "plains of Moab" of Numbers 22:1; Deuteronomy 3:10; Deuteronomy 4:43. The "valley" here is not connected with anything that helps us to identify it, but it may have been that of the Arnon, or the words may be used generically for "every valley" and "every plain." Verse 8. - The valley... the plain. The latter (Hebrew, mishor) is the upland region which extends from the Jordan eastward of Jericho into the Arabian desert; in Numbers 21:20 it is called the "field" ( i.e. "open country") of Moab. The former means that part of the Jordan valley which borders on this upland "plain" towards the west.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew The destroyerשֹׁדֵ֜ד(šō·ḏêḏ)Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7703:To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruinwill moveוְיָבֹ֨א(wə·yā·ḇō)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, goagainstאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toeveryכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everycity,עִ֗יר(‘îr)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892:Excitementand notלֹ֣א(lō)Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noone townוְעִיר֙(wə·‘îr)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892:Excitementwill escape.תִמָּלֵ֔ט(ṯim·mā·lêṭ)Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4422:To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparksThe valleyהָעֵ֖מֶק(hā·‘ê·meq)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6010:A valealso will be ruined,וְאָבַ֥ד(wə·’ā·ḇaḏ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6:To wander away, lose oneself, to perishand the high plainהַמִּישֹׁ֑ר(ham·mî·šōr)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4334:A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justicewill be destroyed,וְנִשְׁמַ֣ד(wə·niš·maḏ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8045:To be exterminated or destroyedasאֲשֶׁ֖ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatthe LORDיְהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelhas said.אָמַ֥ר(’ā·mar)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say
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OT Prophets: Jeremiah 48:8 The destroyer shall come on every city (Jer.) |
