Jeremiah 48:4
Jeremiah 48:4 in Multiple Translations
Moab will be shattered; her little ones will cry out.
Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.
Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.
Moab is broken; her cry has gone out to Zoar.
Moab will be smashed. Hear the little ones crying for help.
Moab is destroyed: her litle ones haue caused their crie to be heard.
Destroyed hath been Moab, Caused a cry to be heard have her little ones.
Moab is destroyed. Her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.
Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.
Moab is destroyed: proclaim a cry for her little ones.
All of Moab will be ruined; even the little children will cry loudly.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 48:4
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Jeremiah 48:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נִשְׁבְּרָ֖ה
מוֹאָ֑ב
הִשְׁמִ֥יעוּ
זְּעָקָ֖ה
צעורי/ה
צְעִירֶֽי/הָ
נִשְׁבְּרָ֖ה
shâbar
H7665
to break
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
מוֹאָ֑ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
הִשְׁמִ֥יעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
זְּעָקָ֖ה
zaʻaq
H2201
outcry
N-fs
צעורי/ה
tsâʻîyr
H6810
little
Adj | Suff
צְעִירֶֽי/הָ
tsâʻîyr
H6810
little
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 48:4
נִשְׁבְּרָ֖ה
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
מוֹאָ֑ב
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.
הִשְׁמִ֥יעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
זְּעָקָ֖ה
zaʻaq
H2201
"outcry"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a loud cry or shriek, often expressing distress, like the outcry in Exodus 2:23. It can also describe a clamor or cry for help. In the Bible, it appears in various forms, such as crying out to God.
Definition: 1) cry, outcry 1a) outcry 1b) cry of distress 1c) outcry, clamour
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: cry(-ing). See also: Genesis 18:20; Isaiah 15:8; Proverbs 21:13.
צעורי/ה
tsâʻîyr
H6810
"little"
Adj | Suff
This Hebrew word means something or someone is little, young, or insignificant. It appears in the Bible to describe something small in number or size. In the KJV, it is translated as least, little, or small.
Definition: 1) little, insignificant, young 1a) little, insignificant 1b) insignificant, mean 1c) young, younger, youngest
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: least, little (one), small (one), [phrase] young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 19:31; 1 Kings 16:34; Psalms 68:28.
צְעִירֶֽי/הָ
tsâʻîyr
H6810
"little"
Adj | Suff
This Hebrew word means something or someone is little, young, or insignificant. It appears in the Bible to describe something small in number or size. In the KJV, it is translated as least, little, or small.
Definition: 1) little, insignificant, young 1a) little, insignificant 1b) insignificant, mean 1c) young, younger, youngest
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: least, little (one), small (one), [phrase] young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 19:31; 1 Kings 16:34; Psalms 68:28.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 48:4
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- Jeremiah 48:4 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:4
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
- Sermons on Jeremiah 48:4
Context — Judgment on Moab
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: 6‘Flee! Run for your lives! Become like a juniper in the desert. ’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 137:9 | Blessed is he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks. |
| 2 | Numbers 21:27–30 | That is why the poets say: “Come to Heshbon, let it be rebuilt; let the city of Sihon be restored. For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights. Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed as far as Dibon. We demolished them as far as Nophah, which reaches to Medeba. ” |
| 3 | Esther 8:11 | By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. |
Jeremiah 48:4 Summary
Jeremiah 48:4 tells us that Moab will be completely broken and destroyed, and its children will cry out in distress. This is a result of God's judgment on the nation for their sins, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Jeremiah 18:7-10. Just like Moab, we all face the possibility of judgment if we do not turn to God, but He is a loving and merciful God who desires to forgive and restore us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God and following His ways, we can avoid the kind of destruction that Moab faced and instead experience His love and blessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Moab to be 'shattered' in Jeremiah 48:4?
To be 'shattered' means to be completely broken or destroyed, as seen in Psalms 2:9 where God will 'dash them to pieces like pottery'. In this context, it refers to the downfall of Moab as a nation.
Why are the 'little ones' crying out in Jeremiah 48:4?
The 'little ones' refer to the children of Moab, who are crying out due to the destruction and devastation of their nation, much like the children of Israel cried out to God in Exodus 2:23-25 during their time of oppression.
Is God being cruel by causing the destruction of Moab and its children?
God is a just and loving God, as seen in Jeremiah 9:24, and His actions are always motivated by a desire to bring people to repentance and salvation, even if it means allowing or causing judgment to fall on a nation, as seen in Jeremiah 18:7-10.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Jeremiah 48?
Jeremiah 48:4 is part of a larger prophecy against Moab, where God announces His judgment on the nation for their sins, and this verse specifically highlights the devastating consequences of that judgment, which is further elaborated on in the surrounding verses, such as Jeremiah 48:2 and Jeremiah 48:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of God's judgment to my own life, and how can I ensure that I am living in a way that is pleasing to Him?
- How can I balance the idea of a loving God with the reality of His judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 48:4?
- What are some ways that I can pray for those who are suffering, like the children of Moab in this verse, and how can I be a source of comfort and hope to them?
- In what ways am I like the people of Moab, relying on my own strength and resources rather than trusting in God, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:4
Moab is destroyed,.... Either the whole nation in general; so the Targum, "the kingdom of Moab is broken;'' and so Abarbinel; or a city so called, which some take to be the city Areopolis.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:4
Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard. Her little ones have caused a cry - heightening the distress of the scene. The foe do not spare even infants.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
Moab was both the name of the whole country, and of a principal city in it. Some by it here understand the city; by her little ones some understand little children; others, inferior magistrates, or the common people.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
Jeremiah 48:4 Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.Ver. 4. Moab is destroyed,] i.e., Shall be shortly. Her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.] While they either are forsaken of their parents, or else see them to be slain or carried away captives.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
(4) Her little ones.—The Hebrew adjective is the same as the Zoar, the little one, of Genesis 19:20, and that city may probably have been, as in Isaiah 15:5, in the prophet’s mind. In any case the “little ones” are cities, and not children.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:4
4, 5. Both these vv. are probably later than Jeremiah.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:4
Moab - Probably the city elsewhere called Ar-Moab. See the Septuagint of this verse.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:4
4. Moab — Some understand here the city Ar-Moab, of Numbers 21:15, etc.; but this is unnecessary. It is better to take it in its ordinary sense, the name of the country.
Sermons on Jeremiah 48:4
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It Ends With Me! Breaking Bloodline Curses by Vlad Savchuk | Vlad Savchuk delivers a powerful message on breaking generational curses, emphasizing that many struggles stem from ancestral demons that are passed down through family lines. He p |