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Jeremiah 48:16 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jeremiah 48:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 48 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.”
Jeremiah 48:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 48:16
The calamity of Moab is near to come (קָרוֹב אֵיד־מוֹאָב לָבוֹא)—The Hebrew eyd (calamity/disaster) is imminent (qarov, near). And his affliction hasteth fast (וְאֵידוֹ מִהַר מְאֹד)—The verb mahar (hastens/hurries) emphasizes the urgency and inevitability of coming judgment. This echoes prophetic urgency throughout Scripture: 'The end has come' (Ezekiel 7:6), 'The time is at hand' (Revelation 1:3).The double emphasis (near/hastening) removes false hope in delayed judgment. Peter addresses this: 'The Lord is not slack concerning His promise' (2 Peter 3:9). God's patience should inspire repentan...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 48:16
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“and jackals in the pleasant palaces. Her time is near to come”
“and their destruction will not slumber.”
“and recompense”
“This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time.”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: There shall none of my words be deferred any more”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: I will make this proverb to cease”
“You have well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.”