Jeremiah 48:40

For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 48:40

BSB

For this is what the LORD says: "Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab.

AKJV

For thus said the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

CPDV

Thus says the Lord: "Behold, he will fly like the eagle, and he will extend his wings to Moab.

ERV

For thus saith the LORD: Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread out his wings against Moab.

NHEB

For thus says the LORD: 'Look, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread out his wings against Moab.

SMT

For thus said Jehovah: Behold, as an eagle he shall fly, and he spread his wings to Moab.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 48:40

ForthussaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameBeholdheshallflyH1675VerbasaneagleH5404Noun MasculineandshallspreadH6566VerbhiswingsH3671Noun FeminineoverMoabH4124

Commentary for Jeremiah 48:40

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 48:40

Summary

God's swift conquest described

Place

Moab

Event

Conquest begins

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC