Jeremiah 48:43
Jeremiah 48:43 in Multiple Translations
Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD.
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD.
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith Jehovah.
Fear and death and the net have come on you, O people of Moab, says the Lord.
You people living in Moab, what's waiting for you are terror, traps, and snares, declares the Lord.
Feare, and pit and snare shall be vpon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the Lord.
Fear, and a snare, and a gin, [are] for thee, O inhabitant of Moab — an affirmation of Jehovah,
Terror, the pit, and the snare are on you, inhabitant of Moab,” says the LORD.
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD.
Fear, and the pit, and the snare come upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the Lord.
I, Yahweh, say that you people of Moab will be terrified, and fall into pits and traps.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 48:43
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Jeremiah 48:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פַּ֥חַד
וָ/פַ֖חַת
וָ/פָ֑ח
עָלֶ֛י/ךָ
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
מוֹאָ֖ב
נְאֻם
יְהוָֽה
פַּ֥חַד
pachad
H6343
dread
N-ms
וָ/פַ֖חַת
pachath
H6354
pit
Conj | N-ms
וָ/פָ֑ח
pach
H6341
snare
Conj | N-ms
עָלֶ֛י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 48:43
פַּ֥חַד
pachad
H6343
"dread"
N-ms
This word refers to a feeling of terror or dread, often caused by something sudden or frightening. In the Bible, it describes the fear of God or the dread of His judgment. The prophet Isaiah used it to describe the terror of God's wrath.
Definition: 1) terror, dread 1a) dread 1b) object of dread
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: dread(-ful), fear, (thing) great (fear, -ly feared), terror. See also: Genesis 31:42; Job 39:22; Psalms 14:5.
וָ/פַ֖חַת
pachath
H6354
"pit"
Conj | N-ms
This word means a pit or hole, often used to catch animals. In the Bible, it can also refer to a trap or snare. The KJV translates it as 'hole' or 'pit'.
Definition: pit, hole
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: hole, pit, snare. See also: 2 Samuel 17:9; Jeremiah 48:28; Isaiah 24:17.
וָ/פָ֑ח
pach
H6341
"snare"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a thin, flat piece of metal, like a plate. It can also describe a net used for catching animals, spread out like a thin sheet of metal.
Definition: 1) bird trap, trap, snare 1a) bird trap (literal) 1b) of calamities, plots, source or agent of calamity (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: gin, (thin) plate, snare. See also: Exodus 39:3; Psalms 142:4; Psalms 11:6.
עָלֶ֛י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
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.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 48:43
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- Jeremiah 48:43 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:43
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:43
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:43
- Sermons on Jeremiah 48:43
Context — Judgment on 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. 45“Those who flee will stand helpless in Heshbon’s shadow, because fire has gone forth from Heshbon and a flame from within Sihon. It devours the foreheads of Moab and the skulls of the sons of tumult.Cross References
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| 1 | Lamentations 3:47 | Panic and pitfall have come upon us— devastation and destruction. |
| 2 | Isaiah 24:17–18 | Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 32:23–25 | I will heap disasters upon them; I will spend My arrows against them. They will be wasted from hunger and ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that slither in the dust. Outside, the sword will take their children, and inside, terror will strike the young man and the young woman, the infant and the gray-haired man. |
| 4 | Psalms 11:6 | On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. |
Jeremiah 48:43 Summary
[Jeremiah 48:43 is a warning from God to the people of Moab that they will face judgment and destruction because of their pride and sin, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Isaiah 13:19 and Jeremiah 48:42. This verse uses strong images like 'terror, pit, and snare' to describe the severe consequences of turning against God, similar to what is described in Psalms 9:15-16. The good news is that we can avoid these dangers by humbling ourselves before God, seeking His forgiveness, and following His commands, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9 and Matthew 11:28-30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'Terror and pit and snare' mean in Jeremiah 48:43?
This phrase is a metaphor for the judgment and destruction that God will bring upon Moab, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 24:17-18, where terror and traps await those who do not follow God.
Why is God judging Moab in Jeremiah 48:43?
God is judging Moab because of their pride and vaunting against the Lord, as stated in Jeremiah 48:42, which is a common theme throughout the Bible, such as in Proverbs 16:18, where pride comes before a fall.
Is Jeremiah 48:43 only for the people of Moab, or is there a broader application?
While Jeremiah 48:43 is specifically addressed to the people of Moab, the principles of God's judgment and the dangers of pride are applicable to all people, as seen in Romans 2:1-11, where God's judgment is based on individual actions and attitudes.
How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 48:43 to our own lives?
We can apply this warning by humbling ourselves before God, recognizing our own sin and pride, and seeking to follow God's commands, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:6-7, where we are called to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing 'terror, pit, and snare' due to my own pride or disobedience?
- How can I cultivate a humble heart before God, recognizing my dependence on Him and my need for His mercy?
- In what ways can I be a warning and a witness to others about the dangers of pride and the importance of following God?
- What are some specific steps I can take to 'flee from the panic' and 'climb out of the pit' of my own sinful tendencies, as mentioned in Jeremiah 48:44?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 48:43
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, [shall be] upon thee,.... A proverbial expression, showing, that if they escaped one danger, or sore judgment, they should fall into another and greater: the words
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 48:43
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD. Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee - (note, Isaiah 24:17-18).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
These three words, fear, pit, snare, signify no more than a variety of dangers that should be on all sides of them, so as if any escaped one danger, he should presently meet with another, for this was the time when the Lord was resolved to punish all the inhabitants of the land of Moab.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
Jeremiah 48:43 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, [shall be] upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD.Ver. 43. Fear and the pit.] See Isaiah 24:17.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
(43)Fear, and the pit, and the snare.—The words are a reproduction of Isa 24:17, which had probably passed into something like proverbial use. The sequence in each case shows that each word plays a distinct part in the imagery. First there is the terror of the animal pursued by huntsmen, then the pit dug in the earth that it may fall into it (Psalms 7:15; Proverbs 26:27; Ecclesiastes 10:8); then, if it scrambles out of the pit, the snare or trap which finally secures it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:43
Verse 43. Fear, and the pit, and the snare] See the note on Isaiah 24:17-18.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 48:43
43, 44. Cp. Isaiah 24:17 f. and probably a proverb in frequent use. We cannot reproduce in English the assonance paḥ ?ad vâpaḥ ?ath vâpâḥ ?. See on Lamentations 3:47.
Sermons on Jeremiah 48:43
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America Is Finished, unless... by Pierre Bynum | Pierre Bynum preaches about the impending judgment on America due to its sins and departure from God, emphasizing the need for national repentance and a God-sent Awakening to avert |
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The Cup of Wrath by Andrew Bonar | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the severity of God's wrath and the consequences of sin. He uses imagery of the seven seals, trumpets, and vials from the book of Revelation |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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The Vain Securities of the Wicked by Thomas Vincent | Thomas Vincent delivers a powerful sermon on the certainty and dreadfulness of the burnings of hell, emphasizing that they are prepared for the wicked and graceless individuals as |
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Fire and Brimstone in Hell, to Burn the Wicked by Thomas Vincent | Thomas Vincent preaches a powerful sermon on the horrors of hell, describing the future flames and torments awaiting the wicked in vivid detail. He emphasizes the certainty of hell |
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2 Queries About Hell by Christopher Love | Christopher Love preaches about the existence of hell, providing evidence from both the confessions of heathens and the testimony of Scripture. He emphasizes that the nature of sin |