King James Version
Jeremiah 48:14 in the King James Version says “How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war?” — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 48 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war?”
Jeremiah 48:14 · King James Version
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles.
And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence.
How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war?
Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts. his: Heb. the choice of
The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.
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“men”
H582properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
“and strong”
H2428probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
“for the war”
H4421a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
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