Jeremiah 48:23
Jeremiah 48:23 in Multiple Translations
upon Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, and Beth-meon,
And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon,
and upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon,
And on Kiriathaim, and on Beth-gamul, and on Beth-meon,
on Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, and Beth-meon,
And vpon Kiriathaim, and vpon Beth-gamul, and vpon Beth-meon,
And on Beth-Gamul, and on Beth-Meon,
on Kiriathaim, on Beth Gamul, on Beth Meon,
And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon,
And upon Cariathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmaon,
Kiriathaim and Beth-Gamul and Beth-Meon,
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Jeremiah 48:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֧ל
קִרְיָתַ֛יִם
וְ/עַל
בֵּ֥ית
גָּמ֖וּל
וְ/עַל
בֵּ֥ית
מְעֽוֹן
וְ/עַ֧ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
קִרְיָתַ֛יִם
Qiryâthayim
H7156
Kiriathaim
N-proper
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Gâmûwl
H1014
Beth-gamul
N-proper
גָּמ֖וּל
Bêyth Gâmûwl
H1014
Beth-gamul
N-proper
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Baʻal Mᵉʻôwn
H1010
Beth-meon
N-proper
מְעֽוֹן
Bêyth Baʻal Mᵉʻôwn
H1010
Beth-meon
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 48:23
וְ/עַ֧ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
קִרְיָתַ֛יִם
Qiryâthayim
H7156
"Kiriathaim"
N-proper
Kiriathaim means two cities, referring to a town in Naphtali allotted to the Gershonite Levites. It is mentioned in the book of Chronicles as a place in Palestine, also known as Kirjathaim.
Definition: Kiriathaim, villages (1Ch.6.76) § Kiriathaim = "two cities" a town in Naphtali allotted to the Gershonite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Kiriathaim, Kirjathaim. See also: Genesis 14:5; 1 Chronicles 6:61; Jeremiah 48:1.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Gâmûwl
H1014
"Beth-gamul"
N-proper
Beth-gamul means 'house of recompense', a place in Moab east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location outside of Israel.
Definition: § Beth-gamul = "house of recompense" a place in Moab
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-gamul. See also: Jeremiah 48:23.
גָּמ֖וּל
Bêyth Gâmûwl
H1014
"Beth-gamul"
N-proper
Beth-gamul means 'house of recompense', a place in Moab east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location outside of Israel.
Definition: § Beth-gamul = "house of recompense" a place in Moab
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-gamul. See also: Jeremiah 48:23.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Baʻal Mᵉʻôwn
H1010
"Beth-meon"
N-proper
Beth-Baal-Meon, or house of Meon, is a city in Reuben's territory. It's another name for Baal-meon. This place is mentioned in the Bible as part of the region.
Definition: Beth-meon = "house of Meon" a city in the territory of Reuben Another name of ba.al me.on (בַּ֫עַל מְעוֹן "Baal-meon" H1186)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-baal-meon. Compare H1186 (בַּעַל מְעוֹן) and H1194 (בְּעֹן). See also: Joshua 13:17; Jeremiah 48:23.
מְעֽוֹן
Bêyth Baʻal Mᵉʻôwn
H1010
"Beth-meon"
N-proper
Beth-Baal-Meon, or house of Meon, is a city in Reuben's territory. It's another name for Baal-meon. This place is mentioned in the Bible as part of the region.
Definition: Beth-meon = "house of Meon" a city in the territory of Reuben Another name of ba.al me.on (בַּ֫עַל מְעוֹן "Baal-meon" H1186)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-baal-meon. Compare H1186 (בַּעַל מְעוֹן) and H1194 (בְּעֹן). See also: Joshua 13:17; Jeremiah 48:23.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 48:23
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- Jeremiah 48:23 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:23
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:23
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:23
Context — Judgment on Moab
21Judgment has come upon the high plain— upon Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath,
22upon Dibon, Nebo, and Beth-diblathaim,
23upon Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, and Beth-meon,
24upon Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns of Moab, those far and near. 25The horn of Moab has been cut off, and his arm is broken,” declares the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 13:17 | to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, |
| 2 | Jeremiah 48:1 | Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. |
| 3 | Numbers 32:38 | as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt. |
| 4 | Genesis 14:5 | In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim, |
| 5 | Joshua 13:19 | Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, |
Jeremiah 48:23 Summary
Jeremiah 48:23 lists several cities in the region of Moab that are being judged by God. This judgment is a result of the people's sins, such as pride and idolatry, as seen in Jeremiah 48:1-10. Just as God judged these cities, He will also judge us if we do not repent and turn to Him, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:17 and 2 Corinthians 7:10. We can learn from this verse to examine our own hearts and lives, and to trust in God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Romans 11:33-36 and Psalm 119:137.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Jeremiah 48:23?
The cities listed in Jeremiah 48:23, such as Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, and Beth-meon, are part of the region of Moab, which is being judged by God, as declared in Jeremiah 48:25, where it says, 'The horn of Moab has been cut off, and his arm is broken,' declares the Lord, echoing the judgment seen in Isaiah 15:1.
Why is God judging these cities?
God is judging these cities because of the sins of the people of Moab, as seen in Jeremiah 48:1-10, which describes their pride, idolatry, and lack of trust in God, similar to the reasons for judgment in Ezekiel 16:49 and Deuteronomy 9:4-5.
What can we learn from the judgment of these cities?
We can learn that God is a holy and just God who will not tolerate sin, as seen in Leviticus 18:25 and Psalm 119:137, and that we must repent and turn to Him to avoid His judgment, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:17 and 2 Corinthians 7:10.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Jeremiah 48?
This verse is part of a larger list of cities in Moab that are being judged by God, as seen in Jeremiah 48:1-47, and it serves as a reminder of the extent of God's judgment on the region, as also seen in Jeremiah 48:24 and Ezekiel 25:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can examine my own heart and life to ensure that I am not tolerating sin, in light of God's judgment on Moab?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when I don't understand the circumstances around me, as seen in Jeremiah 48:23 and Romans 11:33-36?
- What are some practical ways that I can 'cut off' sin in my own life, just as God 'cut off' the horn of Moab, as described in Jeremiah 48:25 and Colossians 3:5-10?
- How can I use this verse to encourage others to repent and turn to God, as seen in 2 Peter 3:9 and Acts 2:38-40?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:23
And upon Kirjathaim,.... Of which see Jeremiah 48:1; and upon Bethgamul; this is nowhere else mentioned in Scripture; supposed by Grotius to be the Maccala of Ptolemy, put for Camala: and upon Bethmeon: of which see Isaiah 15:2.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:23
And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmeon, Beth-gamul - meaning the city of camels. Beth-meon - the house of habitation. Beth-baal-meon (Joshua 13:17). Now its ruins are called Miun.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:23
Jeremiah 48:23 And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmeon,Ver. 23. And upon Kiriathaim.] See on Jeremiah 48:1. And upon Bethmeon.] "Baiith" Isaiah calleth it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:23
(23) Kiriathaim.—See Jeremiah 48:1.Beth-gamul.—The place is not named in the earlier lists of Num 32:34-38 and Joshua 13:16-20. The name (=house of the camel) has a parallel in Gamala, and appears in the modern Um-el-Jemal, south of Buzrah, in the Haûran. This, however, lies out of the range of the Mishor, or “plain country,” to which the cities here enumerated belonged. Beth-meon.—The name appears in its full form as Beth-baal-meon in Joshua 13:17, as Baal-meon in Numbers 32:38; 1 Chronicles 5:8; Ezekiel 25:8. The name Meon (= citadel of heaven) survives in the modern Mi’un. Its combination with Baal makes it probable that it was famous as a sanctuary where the Moabite Baal was worshipped.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:23
23. Kiriathaim] See on Jeremiah 48:1. Beth-gamul] now Umm el Jemâl, S. of Medeba. Beth-meon] the B. of Numbers 32:36; Ezekiel 25:9; called Beth-baal-meon in Joshua 13:17 and on the Moabite stone.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:23
Beth-meon - Meon is probably the Moabite Olympus, and thus Beth-Baal-Meon, the full name of this town Joshua 13:17, would signify the place where the heavenly Baal was worshipped.