Jeremiah 48:9
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ضَعُوا مِلحًا عَلَى مُوآبَ لِأنَّهَا سَتَتَحَوَّلُ إلَى خَرَابٍ، سَتُصبِحُ مُدُنُهَا مَهجُورَةً لَا يَسْكُنُ فِيهَا سَاكِنٌ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that Moab needs to escape quickly because its cities will become empty and uninhabited. Jeremiah is speaking, warning Moab about the destruction that is coming.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had to leave your house in a hurry because something bad was coming. That's what this verse is saying about Moab. It needs to fly away like a bird to be safe because the place where it lives will be empty and no one will live there anymore.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet of the Lord, wrote this verse around 600 BC. He was addressing the people of Moab, a neighboring kingdom of Judah, warning them of the coming judgment and destruction that would result from their wickedness.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this can be applied to any situation where one needs to act quickly to avoid a harmful situation. For example, if you see a dangerous storm coming, you would need to get to safety as fast as possible.
Topics
judgmentprophetswarningdesolationescapedivine intervention
Related Verses
Amos 2:1-3Ezekiel 25:8-11Isaiah 15:1-5Zephaniah 2:8-11Matthew 24:15-22
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Moab told to 'get wings'?
The phrase 'give wings' is a poetic way to say 'escape quickly'. It emphasizes the urgency of fleeing from the coming destruction.
What does 'desolate' mean in this context?
'Desolate' means that the cities will be completely empty and abandoned, devoid of life and activity, due to the destruction and judgment.
What caused the judgment on Moab?
The judgment on Moab, as seen throughout Jeremiah and other prophets, was due to Moab's wickedness, pride, and lack of repentance towards God.
How did Moab respond to Jeremiah's warning?
The text does not explicitly state Moab's response, but generally, nations often did not heed the warnings of prophets, leading to their eventual downfall.