Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 48:20 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Jeremiah 48:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 48 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,”
Jeremiah 48:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 48:20
Moab is confounded; for it is broken down (הֹבִישׁ מוֹאָב כִּי־חַתָּה)—The verb hovish (put to shame/confounded) pairs with chattah (shattered/dismayed). Howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled (הֵילִילוּ וְזַעֲקוּ הַגִּידוּ בְאַרְנוֹן כִּי שֻׁדַּד מוֹאָב)—The imperative verbs heylilu (wail/howl) and zaʿaqu (cry out) demand public lamentation. Proclaiming at the Arnon River, Moab's geographic heart, ensures the news spreads throughout the nation.The language echoes Joel's call to national mourning (Joel 1:5-13). Public confession of judgment serves multiple purposes: acknowledg...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 48:20
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“as a scattered nest”
“Ar of Moab is laid waste”
“and encamped on the other side of the Arnon”
“who had fought against the former king of Moab”
“that is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon”
“which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon”
“and went around the land of Edom”
“the God of Israel: Woe to Nebo! for it is laid waste; Kiriathaim is disappointed”
“and its wailing to Beer Elim.”
“utterly stricken.”