Jeremiah 48:39

They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 48:39

BSB
"How shattered it is! How they wail! How Moab has turned his back in shame! Moab has become an object of ridicule and horror to all those around him."
AKJV
They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how has Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.
CPDV
How was it conquered, so that they would wail? How is it that Moab has cast down his neck and been confounded? And Moab will be a derision and an example to everyone around him."
ERV
How is it broken down! how do they howl! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab become a derision and a dismaying to all that are round about him.
NHEB
How it is broken down. How they wail. How Moab has turned the back with shame. So shall Moab become a derision and a terror to all who are around him.'
SMT
How was it broken they wailed; how did Moab turn back the neck with shame and Moab was for derision and for terror to all round about him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 48:39

Commentary for Jeremiah 48:39

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Overview of Jeremiah 48:39
Summary
Moab becomes subject of ridicule
Place
Moab
Event
National humiliation
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment