Jeremiah 48:17

All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 48:17

BSB
Mourn for him, all you who surround him, everyone who knows his name; tell how the mighty scepter is shattered-the glorious staff!
AKJV
All you that are about him, bemoan him; and all you that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!
CPDV
Console him, all you who surround him and all you who know his name. Say: 'How has the strong staff become broken, the glorious staff?'
ERV
All ye that are round about him, bemoan him, and all ye that know his name; say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod!
NHEB
All you who are around him, bemoan him, and all you who know his name; say, "How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod."
SMT
All ye about him, bewail for him; and all ye knowing his name, say, How was the strong rod broken, the beautiful shoot!

Commentary for Jeremiah 48:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 48:17
Summary
Neighbors mourn broken power symbol
Place
Moab vicinity
Event
Surrounding peoples lament downfall
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Narrative