Jeremiah 48:16
Jeremiah 48:16 in Multiple Translations
Moab’s calamity is at hand, and his affliction is rushing swiftly.
The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.
The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.
The fate of Moab is near, and trouble is coming on him very quickly.
Moab's doom is about to happen; destruction is rushing down on them.
The destruction of Moab is ready to come, and his plague hasteth fast.
Near is the calamity of Moab to come, And his affliction hath hasted exceedingly.
“The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hurries fast.
The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.
The destruction of Moab is near to come: the calamity thereof shall come on exceeding swiftly.
Moab will very soon be destroyed. It will soon experience disaster.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 48:16
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Jeremiah 48:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
קָר֥וֹב
אֵיד
מוֹאָ֖ב
לָ/ב֑וֹא
וְ/רָ֣עָת֔/וֹ
מִהֲרָ֖ה
מְאֹֽד
קָר֥וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
near
Adj
אֵיד
ʼêyd
H343
calamity
N-ms
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
לָ/ב֑וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
וְ/רָ֣עָת֔/וֹ
raʻ
H7451
bad
Conj | N-fs | Suff
מִהֲרָ֖ה
mâhar
H4116
to hasten
V-Piel-Perf-3fs
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 48:16
קָר֥וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
"near"
Adj
This Hebrew word means near, describing something close in place, time, or relationship. It is used in the book of Genesis to describe family relationships. The word is used to describe a close connection.
Definition: 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly). See also: Genesis 19:20; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 15:3.
אֵיד
ʼêyd
H343
"calamity"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means calamity or disaster, and can also mean oppression or misfortune. It's used in the Bible to describe difficult times, like in the book of Job.
Definition: 1) distress, burden, calamity 1a) burden (of the righteous) 1b) calamity (of nation) 1c) disaster (of wicked) 1d) day of calamity
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: calamity, destruction. See also: Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 6:15; Psalms 18:19.
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
לָ/ב֑וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וְ/רָ֣עָת֔/וֹ
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
מִהֲרָ֖ה
mâhar
H4116
"to hasten"
V-Piel-Perf-3fs
This word means to hurry or do something quickly, like when someone is in a rush. It can also mean to buy something by paying a price. The Bible uses it in Genesis.
Definition: 1)(Qal) to hasten 1a) (Niphal) to be hurried, be anxious 1a) hasty, precipitate, impetuous 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to hasten, make haste 1b2) hasten (used as adverb with another verb) 1b3) to hasten, prepare quickly, do quickly, bring quickly
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift. See also: Genesis 18:6; 1 Samuel 28:24; Psalms 16:4.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 48:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 48:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:16
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:16
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:16
- Sermons on Jeremiah 48:16
Context — Judgment on Moab
14How can you say, ‘We are warriors, mighty men ready for battle’?
15Moab has been destroyed and its towns have been invaded; the best of its young men have gone down in the slaughter, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts.
16Moab’s calamity is at hand, and his affliction is rushing swiftly.
17Mourn for him, all you who surround him, everyone who knows his name; tell how the mighty scepter is shattered— the glorious staff! 18Come down from your glory; sit on parched ground, O daughter dwelling in Dibon, for the destroyer of Moab has come against you; he has destroyed your fortresses.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 13:22 | Hyenas will howl in her fortresses and jackals in her luxurious palaces. Babylon’s time is at hand, and her days will not be prolonged. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 1:12 | “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 12:28 | Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘None of My words will be delayed any longer. The message I speak will be fulfilled, declares the Lord GOD.’” |
| 4 | 2 Peter 2:3 | In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:35 | Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 16:13–14 | This is the message that the LORD spoke earlier concerning Moab. And now the LORD says, “In three years, as a hired worker counts the years, Moab’s splendor will become an object of contempt, with all her many people. And those who are left will be few and feeble.” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 12:23 | Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will put an end to this proverb, and in Israel they will no longer recite it.’ But say to them: ‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled. |
Jeremiah 48:16 Summary
Jeremiah 48:16 is saying that Moab's time of trouble is coming soon, and it will happen quickly. This is because Moab has trusted in its own strength and riches, rather than in God (as seen in Jeremiah 48:7). Just like in Psalm 52:7, where it says that the man who trusts in the abundance of his riches will fall, Moab will fall because it has not trusted in God. We can learn from Moab's example by trusting in God and not in our own strength or riches, and by being humble and recognizing our need for God's mercy, as in Proverbs 28:26.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'Moab's calamity' in Jeremiah 48:16?
Moab's calamity refers to the judgment and destruction that God is bringing upon the nation of Moab, as seen in Jeremiah 48:15, where it says that Moab has been destroyed and its towns have been invaded, and also in Jeremiah 48:18, where it says that the destroyer of Moab has come against them.
Why is Moab's affliction described as 'rushing swiftly'?
The phrase 'rushing swiftly' emphasizes the sudden and swift nature of Moab's affliction, much like a rushing flood, as described in Psalm 32:6, where it says that the floods of great waters would have gone over the soul, had God not intervened.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Jeremiah 48?
This verse is part of a larger oracle of judgment against Moab, in which God declares His judgment against the nation for its pride and idolatry, as seen in Jeremiah 48:7 and Jeremiah 48:13, where it says that Moab trusted in its riches and its deeds, but would be cast down from its glory.
What is the significance of the timing of Moab's calamity being 'at hand'?
The phrase 'at hand' signifies that the calamity is imminent, and that Moab's time of judgment is near, much like in Deuteronomy 32:35, where it says that the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes speedily.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can apply the lesson of Moab's calamity to my own life, in terms of trusting in God rather than in my own strength or riches?
- How can I balance the idea of God's judgment with the idea of His love and mercy, as seen in Jeremiah 48:16 and other verses such as Psalm 103:8?
- In what ways can I be like the 'daughter dwelling in Dibon' in Jeremiah 48:18, and how can I avoid a similar fate by trusting in God?
- What are some ways in which I can 'mourn' for those who are facing judgment, as in Jeremiah 48:17, and how can I pray for them?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:16
The calamity of Moab [is] near to come,.... As it did come within live years after the destruction of Jerusalem, as observed on Jeremiah 48:12; out of Josephus: and his affliction hasteth fast: or,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:16
The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:16
Josephus tells us this destruction came upon the Moabites five years after the siege of Jerusalem; but if it were longer, we must consider that he who speaketh is that God to whom a thousand years is but as one day.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:16
Jeremiah 48:16 The calamity of Moab [is] near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.Ver. 16. The calamity of Moab is near to come.] See on Jeremiah 48:15.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:16
(14-17) How say ye . . .—In the boast that follows we trace the characteristic pride of Moab. The prophet points to the fact that the pride is brought low. She, too, is subject, like other nations, to invasion and defeat. He summons her people to wail for her overthrow. The “staff” is the sceptre of the ruler, as in Psalms 110:2. The “rod” is the stick with which a man walks (Genesis 32:10; Exodus 12:11), but which may also be used as a weapon. The epithet “beautiful” perhaps points to the splendour of a royal staff or wand of ivory and gold.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:16
11–19. See introd. summary to the ch.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:16
Near to come - Twenty-three years elapsed between the fourth year of Jehoiakim, when this prophecy was spoken, and its accomplishment by the invasion of Moab five years after the capture of Jerusalem.
Sermons on Jeremiah 48:16
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Moab Exposed by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the arrival of the tilters and the impending arrival of Moab. He warns Tobiah to leave because his time is up and advises those who are not h |
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Effectual Fervent Prayer by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing their reliance on God's strength and their desire to be a channel for His living water. They then pray for various individuals, inc |
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Testimony by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of visiting Russia and speaking to Christians there. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel and the joy of spea |
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God Is Good by Ralph Sexton | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's blessings and mercy in our lives, warning about the consequences of neglecting Him and the potential for His anger. It ca |
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Gideon #4: The Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit for Bible study. He states that the purpose of studying the Bible is to see Jesus and experience |
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Faithfulness of God - Part 1 by Derek Melton | Derek Melton emphasizes the unwavering faithfulness of God, reminding believers that despite the uncertainties and challenges of life, God remains immutable and true to His covenan |
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Ezekiel 24:14 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's Word, asserting that what God has spoken will undoubtedly come to pass. He highlights God's attributes of being all-knowing, absolute |