Verse 14

Jeremiah 48:14

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14 “You used to boast, ‘We are heroes, mighty men of war.’

Original Language Text

hebrew

אֵ֚יךְ תֹּֽאמְר֔וּ גִּבּוֹרִ֖ים אֲנָ֑חְנוּ וְ/אַנְשֵׁי חַ֖יִל לַ/מִּלְחָמָֽה

English Translation

How can you say, "We are mighty men and men of valor for the battle"?

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Chapter 48 Context

1 This message was given concerning Moab. This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God (Elohim) o... Focus ↗

2 No one will ever brag about Moab again, for in Heshbon there is a plot to destroy her. ‘Come,’... Focus ↗

3 Listen to the cries from Horonaim, cries of devastation and great destruction. Focus ↗

4 All Moab is destroyed. Her little ones will cry out. Focus ↗

5 Her refugees weep bitterly, climbing the slope to Luhith. They cry out in terror, descendin... Focus ↗

6 Flee for your lives! Hide in the wilderness! Focus ↗

7 Because you have trusted in your wealth and skill, you will be taken captive. Your god Chemosh... Focus ↗

8 “All the towns will be destroyed, and no one will escape — either on the plateaus or in the va... Focus ↗

9 Oh, that Moab had wings so she could fly away, for her towns will be left empty, with no on... Focus ↗

10 Cursed are those who refuse to do the LORD’s work, who hold back their swords from shedding blood... Focus ↗

11 “From his earliest history, Moab has lived in peace, never going into exile. He is like wine t... Focus ↗

12 But the time is coming soon,” says the LORD, “when I will send men to pour him from his jar. T... Focus ↗

13 At last Moab will be ashamed of his idol Chemosh, as the people of Israel were ashamed of their g... Focus ↗

14 “You used to boast, ‘We are heroes, mighty men of war.’

15 But now Moab and his towns will be destroyed. His most promising youth are doomed to slaughter,”<... Focus ↗

16 “Destruction is coming fast for Moab; calamity threatens ominously. Focus ↗

17 You friends of Moab, weep for him and cry! See how the strong scepter is broken, how the be... Focus ↗

18 “Come down from your glory and sit in the dust, you people of Dibon, for those who destroy Moa... Focus ↗

19 You people of Aroer, stand beside the road and watch. Shout to those who flee from Moab, ‘W... Focus ↗

20 “And the reply comes back, ‘Moab lies in ruins, disgraced; weep and wail! Tell it by the ba... Focus ↗

21 Judgment has been poured out on the towns of the plateau — on Holon and Jahaz and Mephaath, Focus ↗

22 on Dibon and Nebo and Beth-diblathaim, Focus ↗

23 on Kiriathaim and Beth-gamul and Beth-meon, Focus ↗

24 on Kerioth and Bozrah — all the towns of Moab, far and near. Focus ↗

25 “The strength of Moab has ended. His arm has been broken,” says the LORD. Focus ↗

26 “Let him stagger and fall like a drunkard, for he has rebelled against the LORD. Moab will wal... Focus ↗

27 Did you not ridicule the people of Israel? Were they caught in the company of thieves that you... Focus ↗

28 “You people of Moab, flee from your towns and live in the caves. Hide like doves that nest ... Focus ↗

29 We have all heard of the pride of Moab, for his pride is very great. We know of his lofty prid... Focus ↗

30 I know about his insolence,” says the LORD, “but his boasts are empty — as empty as his dee... Focus ↗

31 So now I wail for Moab; yes, I will mourn for Moab. My heart is broken for the men of Kir-hare... Focus ↗

32 “You people of Sibmah, rich in vineyards, I will weep for you even more than I did for Jazer. ... Focus ↗

33 Joy and gladness are gone from fruitful Moab. The presses yield no wine. No one treads the gra... Focus ↗

34 “Instead, their awful cries of terror can be heard from Heshbon clear across to Elealeh and Jahaz; f... Focus ↗

35 “I will put an end to Moab,” says the LORD, “for the people offer sacrifices at the pagan shrines an... Focus ↗

36 My heart moans like a flute for Moab and Kir-hareseth, for all their wealth has disappeared. Focus ↗

37 The people shave their heads and beards in mourning. They slash their hands and put on clothes made... Focus ↗

38 There is crying and sorrow in every Moabite home and on every street. For I have smashed Moab like a... Focus ↗

39 How it is shattered! Hear the wailing! See the shame of Moab! It has become an object of ridicule, a... Focus ↗

40 This is what the LORD says: “Look! The enemy swoops down like an eagle, spreading his wings over... Focus ↗

41 Its cities will fall, and its strongholds will be seized. Even the mightiest warriors will be... Focus ↗

42 Moab will no longer be a nation, for it has boasted against the LORD. Focus ↗

43 “Terror and traps and snares will be your lot, O Moab,” says the LORD. Focus ↗

44 “Those who flee in terror will fall into a trap, and those who escape the trap will step into a s... Focus ↗

45 “The people flee as far as Heshbon but are unable to go on. For a fire comes from Heshbon, ... Focus ↗

46 “What sorrow awaits you, O people of Moab! The people of the god Chemosh are destroyed! Your s... Focus ↗

47 But I will restore the fortunes of Moab in days to come. I, the LORD, have spoken!” This i... Focus ↗

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Book: Jeremiah
Chapter: Chapter 48 (47 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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