Jeremías 48:8-18

8 Vendrá el destructor de cada ciudad, y ninguna ciudad escapará; también el valle será devastado, y la meseta será destruida, como ha dicho el SEÑOR.
9 Dad alas a Moab, para que se escape; sus ciudades serán una desolación, sin que nadie habite en ellas.
10 Maldito el que hace la obra del SEÑOR con engaño; maldito el que retrae su espada de la sangre.
11 Reposado ha estado Moab desde su juventud, ha estado tranquilo sobre su sedimento; no ha sido vaciado de vasija en vasija, ni ha ido al destierro; por eso retiene su sabor, y su aroma no ha cambiado.
12 Por tanto, he aquí, vienen díasdeclara el SEÑORcuando le enviaré a trasvasadores que lo trasvasarán; vaciarán sus vasijas y harán pedazos sus cántaros.
13 Y Moab se avergonzará de Quemos, como la casa de Israel se avergonzó de Betel, su confianza.
14 ¿Cómo podéis decir: "Somos poderosos guerreros, y hombres valientes para la guerra"?
15 Es destruido Moab, el devastador ha subido a sus ciudades; la flor de sus jóvenes desciende a la matanza, declara el Rey, cuyo nombre es el SEÑOR de los ejércitos.
16 La ruina de Moab pronto vendrá, y su calamidad se ha apresurado mucho.
17 Llorad por él, todos los que habitáis a su alrededor, y todos los que sabéis su nombre. Decid: "¡Cómo se ha roto el poderoso cetro, el báculo glorioso!"
18 Desciende de tu gloria, siéntate en tierra reseca, moradora hija de Dibón, porque el destructor de Moab ha subido contra ti, para destruir tus fortalezas.

Jeremías 48:8-18 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.

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