Jeremías 48:1-6

1 Mensaje acerca de Moab
Este es el mensaje que se dio con relación a Moab. Esto dice el Señor
de los Ejércitos Celestiales, Dios de Israel:
«Qué aflicción le espera a la ciudad de Nebo;
pronto quedará en ruinas.
La ciudad de Quiriataim será humillada y conquistada;
la fortaleza será humillada y derribada.

2 Ya nunca más nadie se jactará de Moab,
porque en Hesbón hay un complot para destruirla.
“Vengan —dicen—, haremos que nunca más sea una nación”.
La ciudad de Madmena
también será silenciada;
la espada te seguirá allí.

3 Oigan los gritos que vienen de Horonaim,
gritos de devastación y gran destrucción.

4 Toda Moab está destruida;
sus pequeños clamarán.

5 Sus refugiados lloran amargamente
mientras escalan las colinas de Luhit.
Gritan de terror,
mientras bajan la ladera a Horonaim.

6 ¡Huyan por su vida!
¡Escóndanse
en el desierto!

Jeremías 48:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 48

This chapter contains a prophecy of the destruction of Moab, and of the mourning that should be for it; and not only its destruction in general is predicted, but particular places are mentioned, on which it should fall, Jer 48:1-5; the causes of which were their confidence in their works and riches, their carnal ease and security, and their idolatry, they should now be ashamed of, Jer 48:6-13; and this destruction is represented both as certain and as near, notwithstanding their mighty warriors and choice young men, Jer 48:14-17; and then other cities are particularly named, that should share in the calamity, Jer 48:18-25; and all this because of their insolence to the Lord; their contempt of his people; their pride, arrogance, and haughtiness; their wrath, and their lies, Jer 48:26-30; and this destruction is further exaggerated by the lamentation of the prophet over Moab in general, and over several particular cities; and by the lamentation of the inhabitants of them, because of the spoiling of their vines, their fruits, and their riches, Jer 48:31-39; and this is confirmed by the Lord, as to the swiftness of the enemy that should destroy them; the consternation and fear that should seize them; the flight they should be put to; and the consumption and captivity of them, Jer 48:40-46; and the chapter is concluded with a promise of the return of their captivity in the latter day, Jer 48:47.