Jeremiah 48:25

25 "Moab's horn is cut off, and its arm is broken," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 48:25 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 48:25

The horn of Moab is cut off
The kingdom of Moab, high and strong, his power and strength, by which he defended himself, and offended others, as a beast with his horns; his powerful kingdom, and the glory of it: and his arm is broken, saith the Lord;
so that he cannot hold a sword, or manage any weapon of war against the enemy, or do anything to annoy him, or in his own defence. The Targum is,

``the kingdom of Moab is cut off, and their rulers are broken, saith the Lord;''

and so Ben Melech interprets it of his princes, and his armies, which were the arm of the king, and of the people.

Jeremiah 48:25 In-Context

23 Kiriathaim, Beth Gamul, Beth Meon,

24 Kerioth, Bozrah, and on all the cities of Moab, far and near.

25 "Moab's horn is cut off, and its arm is broken," declares the LORD.

26 "Get the people of Moab drunk; they have spoken against the LORD. They will wallow in their own vomit, and people will laugh at them.

27 People of Moab, didn't you laugh at the people of Israel? Were they caught among thieves? Whenever you talk about them you shake your heads in contempt.