Jeremiah 48:3
Jeremiah 48:3 in Multiple Translations
A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’
A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction.
The sound of a cry from Horonaim, desolation and great destruction!
There is the sound of crying from Horonaim, wasting and great destruction;
Listen to the cries from Horonaim: “Violence and terrible destruction!”
A voyce of crying shall be from Horonaim with desolation and great destruction.
A voice of a cry [is] from Horonaim, Spoiling and great destruction.
The sound of a cry from Horonaim, desolation and great destruction!
A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, devastation and great destruction.
A voice of crying from Oronaim: waste, and great destruction.
Listen to the people of Horonaim town screaming; they will be wailing because their town will have been devastated and destroyed [DOU].
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 48:3
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Jeremiah 48:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
ק֥וֹל
צְעָקָ֖ה
מֵ/חֹֽרוֹנָ֑יִם
שֹׁ֖ד
וָ/שֶׁ֥בֶר
גָּדֽוֹל
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
צְעָקָ֖ה
tsaʻăqâh
H6818
cry
N-fs
מֵ/חֹֽרוֹנָ֑יִם
Chôrônayim
H2773
Horonaim
Prep | N-proper
שֹׁ֖ד
shôd
H7701
violence
N-ms
וָ/שֶׁ֥בֶר
sheber
H7667
breaking
Conj | N-ms
גָּדֽוֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 48:3
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
צְעָקָ֖ה
tsaʻăqâh
H6818
"cry"
N-fs
A cry or outcry is what this word represents, often a cry of distress that reaches God's ears, as seen in Exodus where the Israelites cry out against slavery.
Definition: 1) cry, outcry 1a) outcry (against) 1b) cry of distress (especially as heard by God)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: cry(-ing). See also: Genesis 18:21; Nehemiah 5:1; Psalms 9:13.
מֵ/חֹֽרוֹנָ֑יִם
Chôrônayim
H2773
"Horonaim"
Prep | N-proper
Choronaim is a place in Moab, meaning two caves, as mentioned in biblical texts. It is a significant location in the region of Moab.
Definition: § Horonaim = "two caves" a town of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Horonaim. See also: Isaiah 15:5; Jeremiah 48:5; Jeremiah 48:3.
שֹׁ֖ד
shôd
H7701
"violence"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means violence or destruction, often referring to social sin or ruin, as seen in the desolation of cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. It is used to describe the devastating effects of war and oppression. This concept is discussed in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: 1) havoc, violence, destruction, devastation, ruin 1a) violence, havoc (as social sin) 1b) devastation, ruin
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: desolation, destruction, oppression, robbery, spoil(-ed, -er, -ing), wasting. See also: Job 5:21; Jeremiah 20:8; Psalms 12:6.
וָ/שֶׁ֥בֶר
sheber
H7667
"breaking"
Conj | N-ms
This word describes a breaking or shattering, like a physical injury or a dream being interpreted, and is used to convey ruin or destruction in the Bible.
Definition: 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. See also: Leviticus 21:19; Jeremiah 6:1; Psalms 60:4.
גָּדֽוֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 48:3
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- Jeremiah 48:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
Context — Judgment on Moab
1Concerning 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.
2There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you.
3A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’
4Moab will be shattered; her little ones will cry out. 5For on the ascent to Luhith they weep bitterly as they go, and on the descent to Horonaim cries of distress resound over the destruction:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 15:5 | My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 48:34 | There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 48:5 | For on the ascent to Luhith they weep bitterly as they go, and on the descent to Horonaim cries of distress resound over the destruction: |
| 4 | Jeremiah 47:2 | This is what the LORD says: “See how the waters are rising from the north and becoming an overflowing torrent. They will overflow the land and its fullness, the cities and their inhabitants. The people will cry out, and all who dwell in the land will wail |
| 5 | Jeremiah 4:20–21 | Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn? |
| 6 | Isaiah 22:4 | Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 15:2 | 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. |
| 8 | Isaiah 16:7–11 | 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. So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest. Joy and gladness are removed from the orchard; no one sings or shouts in the vineyards. No one tramples the grapes in the winepresses; I have put an end to the cheering. Therefore my heart laments for Moab like a harp, my inmost being for Kir-heres. |
| 9 | Isaiah 15:8 | For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim. |
Jeremiah 48:3 Summary
This verse is saying that a voice is crying out from the city of Horonaim, warning of complete and utter destruction. This destruction is a result of God's judgment on the nation of Moab for their sins, as seen in Jeremiah 48:1-5. Just like God brought judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19:24-25, He is bringing judgment on Moab. This serves as a reminder to us to seek God and follow His commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-40, and to turn away from sin and idolatry, as warned in 1 Corinthians 10:1-12 and Galatians 6:7-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Horonaim in Jeremiah 48:3?
Horonaim is a city in Moab that is crying out in devastation, symbolizing the destruction that God is bringing upon the nation of Moab, as prophesied in Jeremiah 48:1-5 and Isaiah 15:1-9.
Why is God bringing destruction upon Moab?
God is bringing destruction upon Moab because of their idolatry and wickedness, as seen in Jeremiah 48:1-5 and Ezekiel 25:8-11, which is a call to repentance and a reminder of God's justice, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4.
What is the meaning of 'devastation and great destruction' in this verse?
The phrase 'devastation and great destruction' refers to the complete and utter ruin that God is bringing upon Moab, leaving it desolate and without hope, much like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19:24-25.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Jeremiah?
This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy against the nations, specifically Moab, and serves as a warning to all nations of God's judgment and justice, as seen in Jeremiah 25:15-38 and Jeremiah 46:1-28.
Reflection Questions
- What does the cry of devastation from Horonaim reveal about the heart of God towards sin and rebellion?
- In what ways can I apply the warning of God's judgment in this verse to my own life and actions?
- How does the destruction of Moab serve as a reminder of the importance of seeking God and following His commands, as stated in Joshua 1:8 and Matthew 22:37-40?
- What does this verse teach me about the consequences of turning away from God and pursuing idolatry, as seen in Romans 1:18-25 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-12?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:3
A voice of crying [shall be] from Horonaim,.... Another city of Moab.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:3
A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction. Horonaim - the same as the city Avara, mentioned by Ptolemy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
Another city of Moab, mentioned only in this place, and in . Some think it the same with Horon, where Sanballat was born, 13:28. The prophet threatens also ruin and destruction to this city.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
Jeremiah 48:3 A voice of crying [shall be] from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction.Ver. 3. A voice of crying.] They would not cry for their sins: they shall therefore cry for their miseries with desperate and bootless tears, and yet worse one day.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
(3) Horonaim—literally, the two caverns, or the two Horons—may imply, like other dual names of towns, that there was an upper and a lower city. It is mentioned in Isaiah 15:5, but has not been identified.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
Verse 3. Horonaim] Another city of Moab, near to Luhith. At this latter place the hill country of Moab commenced. "It is a place," says Dahler, "situated upon a height between Areopolis and Zoar."
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:3
Omit shall be. “Spoiling and great destruction,” literally breaking, is the cry heard from Horonaim Isaiah 15:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:3
3. Horonaim — Literally, two caves; a place mentioned both here and in Isaiah 15:5 in connexion with Luhith, and hence may be inferred to be near it. Of its precise location, however, we have no knowledge.