King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD hath spoken.
Complete Jewish Bible:
A destroyer will descend on every city, no city will escape. The valley too will perish, the plain will be laid waste, as ADONAI as said.
Berean Standard Bible:
The destroyer will move against every city, and not one town will escape. The valley will also be ruined, and the high plain will be destroyed, as the LORD has said.
American Standard Version:
And the destroyer shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; as Jehovah hath spoken.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the spoiler{H7703} shall come{H935} upon every city{H5892}, and no city{H5892} shall escape{H4422}: the valley{H6010} also shall perish{H6}, and the plain{H4334} shall be destroyed{H8045}, as the LORD{H3068} hath spoken{H559}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 6:26
- O daughter of my people, gird [thee] with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, [as for] an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.
Joshua 13:21
- And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses smote with the princes of Midian, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, [which were] dukes of Sihon, dwelling in the country.
Joshua 13:9
- From Aroer, that [is] upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that [is] in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon;
Joshua 13:17
- Heshbon, and all her cities that [are] in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon,
Jeremiah 25:9
- Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations.
Ezekiel 25:9
- Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities [which are] on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,
Jeremiah 48:18
- Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from [thy] glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come upon thee, [and] he shall destroy thy strong holds.
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Commentary for Jeremiah 48:8
Jeremiah 48:8 is part of the prophetic book of Jeremiah, which contains oracles and messages delivered by the prophet Jeremiah. This particular verse is situated within a series of prophecies against the nations, specifically focusing on Moab, which was an ancient nation located east of the Dead Sea, in what is now modern-day Jordan. The Moabites were closely related to the Israelites, being descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, through an incestuous union with one of his daughters (Genesis 19:37).
The verse speaks of a coming "spoiler," which refers to an enemy or a series of calamities that will bring devastation upon every city within Moab. The use of the term "spoiler" suggests a conqueror or an invading force whose intent is to plunder and destroy. The prophecy emphasizes the totality of the destruction; no city will be spared, indicating a comprehensive judgment. The mention of "the valley" and "the plain" being destroyed further illustrates the extent of the devastation, encompassing all types of terrain and settlements.
This prophecy reflects the historical context of the time, which was marked by power struggles, warfare, and alliances among the small nations of the ancient Near East. The judgment pronounced upon Moab is consistent with the themes found throughout the book of Jeremiah, which often address God's judgment on nations for their sins, idolatry, and pride. The phrase "as the LORD hath spoken" underscores the idea that these events are not merely the result of geopolitical circumstances but are divinely ordained consequences for the nation's actions, reflecting the theological belief that God is sovereign over the nations and holds them accountable.
In summary, Jeremiah 48:8 foretells the complete devastation of Moab, a prediction of judgment that is both specific in its target and comprehensive in its scope. It reflects the broader themes of divine justice and retribution found in the book of Jeremiah, as well as the historical realities of warfare and divine judgment in the ancient Near East.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7703
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁדַד
Transliteration: shâdad
Pronunciation: shaw-dad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be burly, i.e. (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage; dead, destroy(-er), oppress, robber, spoil(-er), [idiom] utterly, (lay) waste. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H5892
There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִיר
Transliteration: ʻîyr
Pronunciation: eer
Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. - Strong's Number: H4422
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלַט
Transliteration: mâlaṭ
Pronunciation: maw-lat'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks; deliver (self), escape, lay, leap out, let alone, let go, preserve, save, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H6010
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵמֶק
Transliteration: ʻêmeq
Pronunciation: ay'-mek
Description: from עָמַק; a vale (i.e. broad depression); dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also בֵּית הָעֵמֶק. - Strong's Number: H6
There are 14291 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָבַד
Transliteration: ʼâbad
Pronunciation: aw-bad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy); break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. - Strong's Number: H4334
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִישׁוֹר
Transliteration: mîyshôwr
Pronunciation: mee-shore'
Description: or מִישֹׁר; from יָשַׁר; a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) justice (sometimes adverbially, justly); equity, even place, plain, right(-eously), (made) straight, uprightness. - Strong's Number: H8045
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַד
Transliteration: shâmad
Pronunciation: shaw-mad'
Description: a primitive root; to desolate; destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.