Jeremías 48:41-47

41 Sus ciudades caerán
y sus fortalezas serán tomadas.
Aun los guerreros más poderosos
estarán en agonía como mujeres en trabajo de parto.

42 Moab ya no será más una nación
porque se jactó ante el Señor
.

43 »Terror, trampas y redes serán tu suerte,
oh Moab —dice el Señor
—.

44 Los que huyan en terror caerán en una trampa,
y los que escapen de la trampa serán apresados por una red.
Me aseguraré de que no escapes
porque ha llegado el tiempo de tu juicio
—dice el Señor
—.

45 Los habitantes huyen hasta Hesbón
pero no pueden continuar
porque sale fuego de Hesbón,
la antigua casa de Sehón,
fuego que devora toda la tierra
junto con toda su gente rebelde.

46 »¡Oh Moab, ellos lloran por ti!
¡El pueblo del dios Quemos queda destruido!
Tus hijos y tus hijas fueron llevados cautivos.

47 Pero en los días venideros
restableceré el bienestar de Moab.
¡Yo, el Señor
, he hablado!».
Aquí termina la profecía de Jeremías acerca de Moab.

Jeremías 48:41-47 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.