Jeremiah 48:42
Jeremiah 48:42 in Multiple Translations
Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD.
And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against the LORD.
And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against Jehovah.
And Moab will come to an end as a people, because he has been lifting himself up against the Lord.
Moab will cease to exist as a nation because they defied the Lord.
And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath set vp himselfe against the Lord.
And Moab hath been destroyed from [being] a people, For against Jehovah he exerted himself.
Moab will be destroyed from being a people, because he has magnified himself against the LORD.
And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against the LORD.
And Moab shall cease to be a people: because he hath gloried against the Lord.
The leaders of Moab boasted against me, Yahweh, so Moab will be destroyed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 48:42
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Jeremiah 48:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נִשְׁמַ֥ד
מוֹאָ֖ב
מֵ/עָ֑ם
כִּ֥י
עַל
יְהוָ֖ה
הִגְדִּֽיל
וְ/נִשְׁמַ֥ד
shâmad
H8045
to destroy
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
מֵ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הִגְדִּֽיל
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 48:42
וְ/נִשְׁמַ֥ד
shâmad
H8045
"to destroy"
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.
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.
מֵ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
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.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הִגְדִּֽיל
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 48:42
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- Jeremiah 48:42 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:42
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:42
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
- Sermons on Jeremiah 48:42
Context — Judgment on Moab
40For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab.
41Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
42Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD.
43Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. 44“Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 48:2 | There 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. |
| 2 | Isaiah 7:8 | For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people. |
| 3 | Isaiah 37:23 | Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! |
| 4 | Revelation 13:6 | And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 48:26–30 | “Make him drunk, because he has magnified himself against the LORD; so Moab will wallow in his own vomit, and he will also become a laughingstock. Was not Israel your object of ridicule? Was he ever found among thieves? For whenever you speak of him you shake your head. Abandon the towns and settle among the rocks, O dwellers of Moab! Be like a dove that nests at the mouth of a cave. We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart. I know his insolence,” declares the LORD, “but it is futile. His boasting is as empty as his deeds. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 30:11 | For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.” |
| 7 | Esther 3:8–13 | Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.” So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. “Keep your money,” said the king to Haman. “These people are given to you to do with them as you please.” On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. |
| 8 | Matthew 7:2 | For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. |
| 9 | Daniel 11:36 | Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished. |
| 10 | Proverbs 16:18 | Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
Jeremiah 48:42 Summary
[This verse tells us that Moab will be destroyed because they proudly opposed God, which is a serious offense. When we defy God, we can expect consequences, just like Moab. As it says in Proverbs 16:18, 'Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.' We should strive to be humble and recognize God's authority in our lives, just as the Bible encourages us in Psalm 51:17, where it says 'The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Moab to 'vaunt himself against the LORD'?
This phrase means that Moab has proudly and defiantly opposed God, similar to how the Psalmist describes the wicked in Psalm 52:1, who boastfully defy God's laws and ways.
Is Moab's destruction a permanent judgment?
According to Jeremiah 48:42, Moab will be destroyed as a nation, but this does not necessarily mean it is a permanent judgment, as other scriptures like Ezekiel 37:21-22 suggest that God can restore nations that turn back to Him.
What is the significance of Moab's vaunting against the LORD?
Moab's actions demonstrate a failure to recognize God's sovereignty, similar to the Pharaoh in Exodus 5:2, who refused to acknowledge God's authority, leading to severe consequences.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Jeremiah 48?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy against Moab, highlighting the nation's pride and impending judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 48:40-44, which describes the eagle swooping down and the terror that awaits Moab.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I might be 'vaunting myself' against God, and how can I humbly submit to His will?
- How does the concept of national judgment in this verse relate to my own life and community?
- What does it mean for me to 'fear the LORD' and avoid the kind of pride that leads to destruction, as seen in Proverbs 1:7?
- In what ways can I demonstrate humility and recognition of God's sovereignty in my daily life, as encouraged in Micah 6:8?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:42
And Moab shall be destroyed from [being] a people,.... For some time, not always; since the captivity of Moab is promised to be returned, Jeremiah 48:47; or from being such a people as they had been,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:42
And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against the LORD. Because he hath magnified himself against the Lord - (note, Jeremiah 48:26).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
That is, for a time; see ; or being such a people as it hath been, so full of splendour and glory. The reason given is the same with that .
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
Jeremiah 48:42 And Moab shall be destroyed from [being] a people, because he hath magnified [himself] against the LORD.Ver. 42. Because he hath magnified himself against the Lord,] i.e., Against his people, who are as the apple of his eye.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
(42) Moab shall be destroyed . . .—What is predicted is not annihilation (see Jeremiah 48:47), but the loss of national independence. And the cause of this punishment is once more asserted. With Moab, as with other nations, it was her self-exalting pride that called for chastisement.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:42
Verse 42. Moab shall be destroyed from being a people] They shall not have a king or civil governor: and I doubt whether there be any evidence that they were ever reinstated in their national character. They were captivated by the Chaldeans; and probably many returned with the Jews on the edict of Cyrus: but as to their being an independent nation after this, where is the positive proof?
Sermons on Jeremiah 48:42
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Your Battle Is the Lord’s (See 2 Chronicles 20:15) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the battles we face are ultimately the Lord's, not ours. He draws from 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat and his people seek God in the face o |
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Ger-12 Martyrdom by Art Katz | In this sermon, Arthur Katz discusses the power of the cross and the victory of God. He emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the self-sacrificing nature of Jesus Christ, who |
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Utter Committal to Jesus the Christ by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the gospel in times of chaos and crisis. He believes that the only hope for this generation is for God to pour out judgmen |
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For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Hath Made Me Free by A.B. Simpson | The preacher delves into the significance of the word 'Dwell' (Dwelt, Spread Tabernacle), emphasizing how it symbolizes God's presence and communion with humanity. By exploring the |
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Epistle 91 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the signs of the end times and the presence of false prophets, deceivers, and mockers who lead people astray with their ungodly ways and teachings. He war |
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The Interval Between the Coming of the Lord for His Saints and With His Saints by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the distinct interval between the coming of the Lord Jesus to take His saints up to Himself and His coming with His saints. The first stage of |
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All Israel Shall Be Saved by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of both preaching and praying in the Christian faith. He warns against relying solely on one aspect without the other, compari |