Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 48:1 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 48:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 48 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Prophecy Against Moab
“Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed. Misgab: or, the high place”
Jeremiah 48:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 48:1
Against Moab (אֶל־מוֹאָב)—this oracle targets Israel's eastern neighbor, descendants of Lot's incestuous relationship (Genesis 19:37). The threefold judgment on Nebo, Kiriathaim, and Misgab demonstrates Yahweh's sovereignty over pagan high places. Nebo (נְבוֹ), ironically named after a Babylonian deity, is spoiled (שֻׁדָּדָה shudadah)—utterly devastated. The verb for confounded (הֹבִישָׁה hovisha) means shamed or put to shame, while dismayed (חַתָּה chattah) expresses terror-struck paralysis.These fortified cities represented Moab's military confidence and religious pride. Their collapse revea...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 48:1
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“and Elealeh”
“and Dibon”
“and on Nebo”
“and Moab”
“Behold”
“Ar of Moab is laid waste”
“and to the king of Moab”
“and Judah”
“even like straw is trodden down in the water of the dunghill.”