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Jeremiah 48:20
"Moab will be ruined and filled with shame. Moab will cry and cry. Announce at the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Moab is put to shame, indeed dismayed.Wail and cry out!Declare by the Arnonthat Moab is destroyed.
Moab is put to shame, indeed dismayed.Wail and cry out!Declare by the Arnonthat Moab is destroyed.
Hebrew Names Version
Mo'av is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell you it by the Arnon, that Mo'av is laid waste.
Mo'av is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell you it by the Arnon, that Mo'av is laid waste.
King James Version
Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,
Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,
English Standard Version
Moab is put to shame, for it is broken; wail and cry! Tell it beside the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame, for it is broken; wail and cry! Tell it beside the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
New American Standard Bible
"Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out; Declare by the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
"Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out; Declare by the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
New Century Version
Moab is filled with shame, because she is ruined. Cry, Moab, cry out! Announce at the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed.
Moab is filled with shame, because she is ruined. Cry, Moab, cry out! Announce at the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed.
Amplified Bible
"Moab is shamed, for she has been broken down and shattered. Wail and cry out! Tell by [the banks of] the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
"Moab is shamed, for she has been broken down and shattered. Wail and cry out! Tell by [the banks of] the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
World English Bible
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell you it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell you it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Moab is cofouded: for it is destroied: howle, and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, yt Moab is made waste,
Moab is cofouded: for it is destroied: howle, and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, yt Moab is made waste,
Legacy Standard Bible
Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered.Wail and cry out;Declare by the ArnonThat Moab has been destroyed.
Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered.Wail and cry out;Declare by the ArnonThat Moab has been destroyed.
Berean Standard Bible
Moab is put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out! Declare by the Arnon that Moab is destroyed.
Moab is put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out! Declare by the Arnon that Moab is destroyed.
Contemporary English Version
They will answer, "Moab has been defeated! Weep with us in shame. Tell everyone at the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed."
They will answer, "Moab has been defeated! Weep with us in shame. Tell everyone at the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed."
Complete Jewish Bible
Mo'av is disgraced, indeed, destroyed. Wail aloud! Shriek! Proclaim it by the Arnon that Mo'av has been laid waste.
Mo'av is disgraced, indeed, destroyed. Wail aloud! Shriek! Proclaim it by the Arnon that Mo'av has been laid waste.
Darby Translation
Moab is put to shame; for he is broken down: howl and cry; tell it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame; for he is broken down: howl and cry; tell it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
George Lamsa Translation
Moab is ashamed; for it is broken down; howl and cry in Arnon, for Moab is destroyed.
Moab is ashamed; for it is broken down; howl and cry in Arnon, for Moab is destroyed.
Good News Translation
‘Moab has fallen,' they will answer, ‘weep for it; it is disgraced. Announce along the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed!'
‘Moab has fallen,' they will answer, ‘weep for it; it is disgraced. Announce along the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed!'
Lexham English Bible
Moab is ashamed, for it is filled with terror. Wail and cry out, tell it by Arnon that Moab is devastated.
Moab is ashamed, for it is filled with terror. Wail and cry out, tell it by Arnon that Moab is devastated.
Literal Translation
Moab is put to shame, for it is torn down. Wail and cry! Tell it in Arnon that Moab is ravaged.
Moab is put to shame, for it is torn down. Wail and cry! Tell it in Arnon that Moab is ravaged.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
O, Moab is confounded and ouercome. Mourne and crie, tell it out at Arnon, that Moab is destroyed.
O, Moab is confounded and ouercome. Mourne and crie, tell it out at Arnon, that Moab is destroyed.
American Standard Version
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell ye it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell ye it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Bible in Basic English
Moab has been put to shame, she is broken: make loud sounds of grief, crying out for help; give the news in Arnon, that Moab has been made waste.
Moab has been put to shame, she is broken: make loud sounds of grief, crying out for help; give the news in Arnon, that Moab has been made waste.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Moab is put to shame, for it is dismayed; wail and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled.
Moab is put to shame, for it is dismayed; wail and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled.
King James Version (1611)
Moab is confounded, for it is broken downe: howle and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,
Moab is confounded, for it is broken downe: howle and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Oh Moab is confounded and ouercome: mourne and crye, tell it out at Arnon, that Moab is destroyed.
Oh Moab is confounded and ouercome: mourne and crye, tell it out at Arnon, that Moab is destroyed.
English Revised Version
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Moab is schent, for he is ouercomun; yelle ye, and crye; telle ye in Arnon, that Moab is destried.
Moab is schent, for he is ouercomun; yelle ye, and crye; telle ye in Arnon, that Moab is destried.
Update Bible Version
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Webster's Bible Translation
Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
New English Translation
They will answer, ‘Moab is disgraced, for it has fallen! Wail and cry out in mourning! Announce along the Arnon River that Moab has been destroyed.'
They will answer, ‘Moab is disgraced, for it has fallen! Wail and cry out in mourning! Announce along the Arnon River that Moab has been destroyed.'
New King James Version
Moab is shamed, for he is broken down. Wail and cry! Tell it in Arnon, that Moab is plundered.
Moab is shamed, for he is broken down. Wail and cry! Tell it in Arnon, that Moab is plundered.
New Living Translation
"And the reply comes back, ‘Moab lies in ruins, disgraced; weep and wail! Tell it by the banks of the Arnon River: Moab has been destroyed!'
"And the reply comes back, ‘Moab lies in ruins, disgraced; weep and wail! Tell it by the banks of the Arnon River: Moab has been destroyed!'
New Life Bible
Moab has been put to shame, for it is broken down. Cry out. Let it be known by the Arnon that Moab has been destroyed.
Moab has been put to shame, for it is broken down. Cry out. Let it be known by the Arnon that Moab has been destroyed.
New Revised Standard
Moab is put to shame, for it is broken down; wail and cry! Tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame, for it is broken down; wail and cry! Tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Confounded is Moab! For it is broken down! Howl and make outcry, - Tell ye in Arnon, That Moab is spoiled;
Confounded is Moab! For it is broken down! Howl and make outcry, - Tell ye in Arnon, That Moab is spoiled;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moab is confounded, because he is overthrown: howl ye, and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is wasted.
Moab is confounded, because he is overthrown: howl ye, and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is wasted.
Revised Standard Version
Moab is put to shame, for it is broken; wail and cry! Tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Moab is put to shame, for it is broken; wail and cry! Tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
Young's Literal Translation
Put to shame hath been Moab, For it hath been broken down, Howl and cry, declare ye in Arnon, For spoiled is Moab,
Put to shame hath been Moab, For it hath been broken down, Howl and cry, declare ye in Arnon, For spoiled is Moab,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out; Declare by the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
"Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out; Declare by the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
Contextual Overview
14 "You cannot say, ‘We are good soldiers. We are brave men in battle.' 15 The enemy will attack Moab. The enemy will enter its towns and destroy them. Its best young men will be killed in the slaughter." This message is from the King. The King's name is the Lord All-Powerful. 16 "The end of Moab is near. Moab will soon be destroyed. 17 All you who live around Moab should cry for that country. You know how famous Moab is. So cry for it. Say, ‘The ruler's power is broken. Moab's power and glory is gone.' 18 "You people living in Dibon, come down from your place of honor. Sit on the ground in the dust, because the Destroyer is coming. And he will destroy your strong cities. 19 "You people living in Aroer, stand next to the road and watch. See the man running away. See that woman running away. Ask them what happened. 20 "Moab will be ruined and filled with shame. Moab will cry and cry. Announce at the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed. 21 People on the high plain have been punished. Judgment has come to the towns of Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath. 22 Judgment has come to the towns of Dibon, Nebo, and Beth Diblathaim. 23 Judgment has come to the towns of Kiriathaim, Beth Gamul, and Beth Meon.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
confounded: Jeremiah 48:1-5, Isaiah 15:1-5, Isaiah 15:8, Isaiah 16:7-11
Arnon: Numbers 21:13, Numbers 21:14, Numbers 21:26-28, Deuteronomy 2:36, Joshua 13:9, Judges 11:18, Isaiah 16:2
Reciprocal: Numbers 22:36 - the border Jeremiah 4:8 - howl Jeremiah 48:8 - and no Jeremiah 49:3 - Howl Jeremiah 51:8 - howl
Cross-References
Genesis 24:60
While Rebekah was leaving they said to her, "Our sister, may you be the mother of millions of people, and may your descendants defeat their enemies and take their cities."
While Rebekah was leaving they said to her, "Our sister, may you be the mother of millions of people, and may your descendants defeat their enemies and take their cities."
Genesis 28:3
I pray that God All-Powerful will bless you and give you many children. I pray that you will become the father of a great nation
I pray that God All-Powerful will bless you and give you many children. I pray that you will become the father of a great nation
Genesis 48:11
Then Israel said to Joseph, "I never thought I would see your face again. But look! God has let me see you and your children."
Then Israel said to Joseph, "I never thought I would see your face again. But look! God has let me see you and your children."
Genesis 48:12
Then Joseph took the boys off Israel's lap, and they bowed down in front of his father.
Then Joseph took the boys off Israel's lap, and they bowed down in front of his father.
Genesis 48:18
Joseph said to his father, "You have your right hand on the wrong boy. Manasseh is the firstborn. Put your right hand on him."
Joseph said to his father, "You have your right hand on the wrong boy. Manasseh is the firstborn. Put your right hand on him."
Genesis 48:21
Then Israel said to Joseph, "Look, my time to die is almost here, but God will still be with you. He will lead you back to the land of your ancestors.
Then Israel said to Joseph, "Look, my time to die is almost here, but God will still be with you. He will lead you back to the land of your ancestors.
Genesis 48:22
I have given you one portion more than I gave to your brothers. I gave you the land that I won from the Amorites. I used my sword and bow to take that land."
I have given you one portion more than I gave to your brothers. I gave you the land that I won from the Amorites. I used my sword and bow to take that land."
Numbers 13:8
from the tribe of Ephraim—Hoshea son of Nun;
from the tribe of Ephraim—Hoshea son of Nun;
Numbers 13:11
from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe from Joseph)—Gaddi son of Susi;
from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe from Joseph)—Gaddi son of Susi;
Numbers 13:16
These are the names of the men Moses sent to look at and study the land. (Moses called Hoshea son of Nun by another name. Moses called him Joshua.)
These are the names of the men Moses sent to look at and study the land. (Moses called Hoshea son of Nun by another name. Moses called him Joshua.)
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Moab is confounded, for it is broken down,.... This is the answer returned, by those that had escaped and were fleeing, to those who inquired of them; who report that the whole country of Moab was in the utmost confusion and consternation; not being able to stand before the enemy, who broke down and destroyed all that was in his way: and therefore calls upon them to
howl and cry; because of the general ruin at the nation, and who must expect themselves to share the same fate; and therefore should prepare themselves and their neighbours for it, as follows:
tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled; the country of Arnon, so called from a river of that name, on the banks of which Aroer was situated; the inhabitants of which are desired to spread it all over that part of the country, that Moab was utterly ruined by the Chaldean army; the particulars of which follow:
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Or, “Moab is ashamed, because she (Dibon) is broken” by her fortifications being battered down.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Jeremiah 48:20. Tell ye it in Arnon — Apprize the inhabitants there that the territories of Moab are invaded, and the country about to be destroyed, that they may provide for their own safety.
