Jeremiah 48:17
Jeremiah 48:17 in Multiple Translations
Mourn for him, all you who surround him, everyone who knows his name; tell how the mighty scepter is shattered— the glorious staff!
All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!
All ye that are round about him, bemoan him, and all ye that know his name; say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod!
All you who are round about him, give signs of grief for him, and all you who have knowledge of his name, say, How is the strong rod broken, even the beautiful branch!
Mourn for them, all you surrounding nations, everyone who knows them! Let others know how the great scepter has been smashed, the rod that once proudly ruled!
All ye that are about him, mourne for him, and all ye that knowe his name, say, Howe is the strong staffe broken, and the beautifull rod!
Bemoan for him, all ye round about him, And all knowing his name, say ye: How hath it been broken, the staff of strength, The rod of beauty.
All you who are around him, bemoan him; and all you who know his name, say, ‘How the strong staff is broken, the beautiful rod!’
All ye that are about him bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!
Comfort him, all you that are round about him, and all you that know his name, say: How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod?
You people who live in nations near Moab, who know that it is very famous, should mourn for Moab, and say, “Its glorious power [MTY, DOU] is completely ended/broken.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 48:17
Study Notes — Jeremiah 48:17
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 48:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:17
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
- Sermons on Jeremiah 48:17
Context — Judgment on Moab
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. 19Stand by the road and watch, O dweller of Aroer! Ask the man fleeing or the woman escaping, ‘What has happened?’Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 9:4 | For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. |
| 2 | Isaiah 14:4–5 | you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 19:11–14 | It had strong branches, fit for a ruler’s scepter. It towered high above the thick branches, conspicuous for its height and for its dense foliage. But it was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit. Its strong branches were stripped off and they withered; the fire consumed them. Now it is planted in the wilderness, in a dry and thirsty land. Fire has gone out from its main branch and devoured its fruit; on it no strong branch remains fit for a ruler’s scepter.’ This is a lament and shall be used as a lament.” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 48:39 | “How shattered it is! How they wail! How Moab has turned his back in shame! Moab has become an object of ridicule and horror to all those around him.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 48:31–33 | Therefore I will wail for Moab; I will cry out for all of Moab; I will moan for the men of Kir-heres. I will weep for you, O vine of Sibmah, more than I weep for Jazer. Your tendrils have extended to the sea; they reach even to Jazer. The destroyer has descended on your summer fruit and grape harvest. Joy and gladness are removed from the orchard and from the fields of Moab. I have stopped the flow of wine from the presses; no one treads them with shouts of joy; their shouts are not for joy. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 9:17–20 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Take note, and summon the wailing women; send for the most skillful among them. Let them come quickly and take up a lament over us, that our eyes may overflow with tears, and our eyelids may gush with water. For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament. |
| 7 | Revelation 18:14–20 | And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.” The merchants who sold these things and grew their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn, saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.” Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. |
| 8 | Isaiah 10:5 | Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. |
| 9 | Isaiah 16:8 | 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. |
| 10 | Zechariah 11:10–14 | Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. It was revoked on that day, and so the afflicted of the flock who were watching me knew that it was the word of the LORD. Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. Then I cut in two my second staff called Union, breaking the brotherhood between Judah and Israel. |
Jeremiah 48:17 Summary
Jeremiah 48:17 is a call to mourn the downfall of Moab, a nation that was once powerful but is now being destroyed. This verse reminds us that God is in control of all nations and their leaders, as seen in Daniel 2:21, and that He can remove power and authority in an instant. Just like the staff of a leader, Moab's power is being shattered, leaving it weak and vulnerable, similar to the downfall of Babylon in Isaiah 13:19. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the importance of acknowledging His power and authority in our lives, as encouraged in Psalm 46:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is God calling for others to mourn the downfall of Moab in Jeremiah 48:17?
God is calling for others to mourn the downfall of Moab because He is a God of justice and compassion, as seen in Jeremiah 48:17, and this event is a significant loss, much like the destruction of Babylon in Isaiah 13:19, which was also a cause for mourning.
What does the 'mighty scepter' represent in Jeremiah 48:17?
The 'mighty scepter' represents the power and authority of Moab, which is now being shattered, much like the staff of the tribe of Judah in Genesis 49:10, symbolizing the loss of leadership and guidance.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over nations, as seen in Jeremiah 48:17, where He declares the downfall of Moab, similar to His declaration of judgment on Babylon in Isaiah 46:10, showcasing His control over the rise and fall of nations.
What is the significance of telling others about the 'glorious staff' being shattered?
Telling others about the 'glorious staff' being shattered serves as a warning and a testament to God's power, much like the proclamation of God's judgment on Edom in Obadiah 1:1-21, reminding nations of His authority and the consequences of disobedience.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in relation to justice and compassion?
- How can we apply the concept of mourning the loss of something or someone to our own lives, as seen in Jeremiah 48:17?
- What does the image of the 'mighty scepter' and 'glorious staff' being shattered evoke in terms of our understanding of power and authority?
- In what ways can we, like the surrounding nations, be called to acknowledge and respond to the downfall of a powerful entity, whether it be a nation or an individual?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:17
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:17
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:17
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:17
Sermons on Jeremiah 48:17
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 12 Psalm 137 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 137, emphasizing its prophetic nature and the deep sorrow of the Israelites in Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem. He explores the contrast be |
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Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding Isaiah's prophecies in the context of the surrounding nations that influenced Israel's history. He explains how Judah and |
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Isaiah Chapter 5 Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding the geopolitical context of Isaiah's prophecies, particularly the neighboring nations that influenced Israel and Judah. He |
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Weeping for Souls by Ian Goligher | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and a broken spirit when delivering the message of God. He uses the examples of Elisha and Jeremiah, |
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23. the Hidden Woman (Part 2) by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of honoring and respecting husbands, highlighting the impact of a wife's reverence on her husband's growth and the generational consequences o |
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Audio Sermon: The Hidden Woman by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of women embracing their role as hidden women, supporting, honoring, and reverencing their husbands. It highlights the power of submission, re |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 10:5 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the warnings given by the prophet Jeremiah to the people who had forsaken God. He draws parallels between the patterns of rebellion in |





