King James Version
Jeremiah 48:16 in the King James Version says “The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.” — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 48 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.”
Jeremiah 48:16 · KJV
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.
All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!
Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come upon thee, and he shall destroy thy strong holds.
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“fast”
H3966properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
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