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Jeremiah 48:5

HoronaimLuhith

3 A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’

4 Moab will be shattered; her little ones will cry out.

For on the ascent to Luhith they weep bitterly as they go, and on the descent to Horonaim cries of distress resound over the destruction:

6 ‘Flee! Run for your lives! Become like a juniper in the desert.’

7 Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
For on the ascent to Luhith they weep bitterly as they go, and on the descent to Horonaim cries of distress resound over the destruction:
KJV
For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard a cry of destruction.
WEB
For they will go up by the ascent of Luhith with continual weeping. For at the descent of Horonaim they have heard the distress of the cry of destruction.
ASV
For by the ascent of Luhith with continual weeping shall they go up; for at the descent of Horonaim they have heard the distress of the cry of destruction.
DARBY
For by the ascent of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the descent of Horonaim is heard the anguish of the cry of destruction.
BLB
For the ascent of Luhith with weeping, they ascend weeping; for on the descent of Horonaim they have heard the distressed cry of destruction.
ÅB
For gråtende går de oppover bakken til Luhut; på veien ned til Horona'im høres angstfulle klagerop over ødeleggelsen.
OTB
De stiger opp bakken til Luhit, gråtende bittert mens de går; ved nedstigningen til Horonaim hører de angstfulle rop om ødeleggelse.
B1930
For gråtende går de opover bakken til Luhut; på veien ned til Horona'im høres angstfulle klagerop over ødeleggelsen.

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Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 15:5

    My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim.

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