Jeremiah 48:26

Make ye him drunken: for he magnified [himself] against the LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.

Make ye him drunken {H7937}: for he magnified {H1431} himself against the LORD {H3068}: Moab {H4124} also shall wallow {H5606} in his vomit {H6892}, and he also shall be in derision {H7814}.

Because Mo'av boasted against ADONAI, make him so drunk that he wallows in his own vomit and becomes a laughingstock.

“Make him drunk, because he has magnified himself against the LORD; so Moab will wallow in his own vomit, and he will also become a laughingstock.

Make ye him drunken; for he magnified himself against Jehovah: and Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.

Jeremiah 48:26 is part of a powerful oracle against Moab, a neighboring kingdom to ancient Israel. This verse vividly describes Moab's impending judgment, painting a picture of utter humiliation and disgrace for their arrogance and defiance against the Lord.

Context of Jeremiah 48:26

The prophet Jeremiah delivers a series of divine judgments against various foreign nations, and chapter 48 is entirely dedicated to Moab. Moab, situated east of the Dead Sea, was historically known for its prosperity, often attributed to its fertile lands and strategic trade routes. However, they were also notorious for their pride, idolatry (particularly the worship of the god Chemosh), and repeated antagonism towards Israel. The judgment described here is a direct consequence of Moab's self-exaltation and their failure to acknowledge the true God, instead magnifying themselves against Him.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Judgment on Pride: The primary reason for Moab's downfall is their immense pride and self-exaltation. God consistently opposes the proud, as seen throughout scripture (Proverbs 16:18).
  • The Cup of God's Wrath: The command to "Make ye him drunken" is a powerful metaphor for God's overwhelming judgment, often depicted as a cup of divine wrath that nations are forced to drink (Isaiah 51:17). This imagery signifies a complete loss of control and overwhelming confusion.
  • Utter Humiliation: The phrase "wallow in his vomit" graphically depicts extreme degradation and public shame. Moab, once proud and boastful, would be reduced to a repulsive spectacle, becoming an object of "derision" (mockery) for all to see.
  • God's Sovereignty: This prophecy underscores God's ultimate authority and control over all nations, demonstrating that no kingdom, however powerful or proud, can defy Him indefinitely without facing consequences.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "drunken" (shakar) implies being overwhelmed, losing control, and staggering, often used in contexts of divine judgment. The phrase "magnified himself" (gadal) highlights Moab's self-aggrandizement and boasts against the Lord. The vivid image of "wallow in his vomit" uses the Hebrew term saphaq, which can mean to strike or clap, but here conveys a sense of being utterly overwhelmed and collapsing into a state of self-inflicted misery and disgrace. "Derision" (leqes) signifies public scorn and ridicule.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 48:26 serves as a timeless warning against the dangers of pride and self-exaltation. Whether on an individual or national level, magnifying oneself against God inevitably leads to a fall. This verse reminds us that true strength and stability come from humility and acknowledging God's sovereignty, not from human accomplishments or worldly power. It calls believers to cultivate a spirit of humility, recognizing that all blessings come from the Lord and that true glory belongs to Him alone (James 4:6).

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Isaiah 19:14

    The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken [man] staggereth in his vomit.

  • Jeremiah 51:39

    In their heat I will make their feasts, and I will make them drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the LORD.

  • Jeremiah 48:42

    And Moab shall be destroyed from [being] a people, because he hath magnified [himself] against the LORD.

  • Isaiah 29:9

    ¶ Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.

  • Exodus 5:2

    And Pharaoh said, Who [is] the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.

  • Lamentations 4:21

    ¶ Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked.

  • Jeremiah 51:7

    Babylon [hath been] a golden cup in the LORD'S hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.

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