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See how the strong scepter is broken, how the beautiful staff is shattered! <a href="/esv/jeremiah/48.htm">English Standard Version</a> Grieve for him, all you who are around him, and all who know his name; say, ‘How the mighty scepter is broken, the glorious staff.’ <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Mourn for him, all you who surround him, everyone who knows his name; tell how the mighty scepter is shattered—the glorious staff! <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/48.htm">King James Bible</a> 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! <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/48.htm">New King James Version</a> Bemoan him, all you who are around him; And all you who know his name, Say, ‘How the strong staff is broken, The beautiful rod!’ <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Mourn for him, all you who live around him, And all of you who know his name; Say, ‘How the mighty scepter has been broken, A staff of splendor!’ <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/48.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Mourn for him, all you who live around him, Even all of you who know his name; Say, &#8216How has the mighty scepter been broken, A staff of splendor!&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Mourn for him, all you who live around him, Even all of you who know his name; Say, ‘How has the mighty scepter been broken, A staff of splendor!’ <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Mourn for him, all you who live around him, Even all of you who know his name; Say, ‘How has the strong scepter been broken, A staff of beauty!’ <a href="/amp/jeremiah/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Show sympathy for him, all you [nations] who are around him, And all you [distant nations] who know his name; Say, ‘How has the mighty scepter [of national power] been broken, And the splendid staff [of glory]!’ <a href="/csb/jeremiah/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Mourn for him, all you surrounding nations, everyone who knows his name. Say, “How the mighty scepter is shattered, the glorious staff! ” <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Mourn for him, all you surrounding nations, everyone who knows his name. Say: How the mighty scepter is shattered, the glorious staff! <a href="/asv/jeremiah/48.htm">American Standard Version</a> All ye that are round about him, bemoan him, and all ye that know his name; say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod! <a href="/cev/jeremiah/48.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will order the nearby nations to mourn for you and say, "Isn't it sad? Moab ruled others, but now its glorious power has been shattered." <a href="/erv/jeremiah/48.htm">English Revised Version</a> All ye that are round about him, bemoan him, and all ye that know his name; say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod! <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Mourn over it, all of its neighbors and everyone who knows its fame. Say, 'Look at the strong staff, the beautiful rod, that is broken!' <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/48.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Mourn for that nation, you that live nearby, all of you that know its fame. Say, 'Its powerful rule has been broken; its glory and might are no more.' <a href="/isv/jeremiah/48.htm">International Standard Version</a> Mourn for him, all who live around him, and all who know his name. Say, 'Oh how the mighty rod is broken, the glorious staff.' <a href="/msb/jeremiah/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Mourn for him, all you who surround him, everyone who knows his name; tell how the mighty scepter is shattered?the glorious staff! <a href="/net/jeremiah/48.htm">NET Bible</a> Mourn for that nation, all you nations living around it, all of you nations that know of its fame. Mourn and say, 'Alas, its powerful influence has been broken! Its glory and power have been done away!' <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All you who are around him, bemoan him, and all you who know his name; say, "How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod." <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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! <a href="/web/jeremiah/48.htm">World English Bible</a> All you who are around him, bemoan him; and all you who know his name, say, ‘How the strong staff is broken, the beautiful rod!’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Bemoan for him, all you around him, "" And all knowing his name, say, "" How it has been broken, the staff of strength, "" The rod of beauty! <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Bemoan for him, all ye round about him, And all knowing his name, say ye: How hath it been broken, the staff of strength, The rod of beauty. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> All ye about him, bewail for him; and all ye knowing his name, say, How was the strong rod broken, the beautiful shoot!<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Comfort him, all you that are round about him, and all you that know his name, say: How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod? <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Console him, all you who surround him and all you who know his name. Say: ‘How has the strong staff become broken, the glorious staff?’ <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/48.htm">New American Bible</a> Mourn, all you neighbors, all you who know its name! Say: How the mighty scepter is broken, the glorious staff! <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Mourn over him, all you his neighbors, and all who know his name; say, “How the mighty scepter is broken, the glorious staff!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> All who are round about him are troubled and shaken, and all who know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod! <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> They were alarmed and all who are around him shook, and all who know his name said, “How was the strong staff broken and the rod of glory!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Bemoan him, all ye that are round about him, And all ye that know his name; Say: 'How is the strong staff broken, The beautiful rod!' <a href="/sep/jeremiah/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Shake the head at him, all ye that are round about him; all of you utter his name; say ye, How is the glorious staff broken to pieces, the rod of magnificence! <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=14372" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/48.htm">The Judgment on Moab</a> …16Moab’s calamity is at hand, and his affliction is rushing swiftly. 17<a href="/hebrew/5110.htm" title="5110: nu·ḏū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to nod, i.e. Waver; figuratively, to wander, flee, disappear; also, to console, deplore, or taunt.">Mourn</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇāw (Adv:: 3ms) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">who surround him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·ḏə·‘ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">who knows</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">his name;</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’im·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/349.htm" title="349: ’ê·ḵāh (Interjection) -- How?. Also eykah; and teykakah; prolonged from 'ay; how? Or how!; also where.">how</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘ōz (N-ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">the mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh- (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">scepter</a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: niš·bar (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">is shattered—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: tip̄·’ā·rāh (N-fs) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">the glorious</a> <a href="/hebrew/4731.htm" title="4731: maq·qêl (N-msc) -- A rod, staff. Or maqqlah; from an unused root meaning apparently to germinate; a shoot, i.e. Stick.">staff!</a> 18Come down from your glory; sit on parched ground, O daughter dwelling in Dibon, for the destroyer of Moab has come against you; he has destroyed your fortresses.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/15-5.htm">Isaiah 15:5</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/16-7.htm">Isaiah 16:7</a> Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. <a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Ezekiel 25:9-11</a> therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. / So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD.’ <a href="/zephaniah/2-8.htm">Zephaniah 2:8-11</a> “I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. ... <a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Amos 2:1-3</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD. <a href="/numbers/21-29.htm">Numbers 21:29</a> Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. <a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1-9</a> This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ... <a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Isaiah 16:6-11</a> We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. / For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. ... <a href="/2_kings/3-21.htm">2 Kings 3:21-27</a> Now all the Moabites had heard that the kings had come up to fight against them. So all who could bear arms, young and old, were summoned and stationed at the border. / When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and it looked as red as blood to the Moabites across the way. / “This is blood!” they exclaimed. “The kings have clashed swords and slaughtered one another. Now to the plunder, Moab!” ... <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” <a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Psalm 108:9</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” <a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Isaiah 25:10-12</a> For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust. <a href="/isaiah/26-21.htm">Isaiah 26:21</a> For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain. <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Isaiah 34:8</a> For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-6</a> Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>All you that are about him, bemoan him; and all you that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!bemoan<a href="/jeremiah/48-31.htm">Jeremiah 48:31-33</a> Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres… <a href="/jeremiah/9-17.htm">Jeremiah 9:17-20</a> Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come: … <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Revelation 18:14-20</a> And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all… How<a href="/jeremiah/48-39.htm">Jeremiah 48:39</a> They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.<a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Isaiah 9:4</a> For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.<a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5</a> O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/46-20.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-18.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-10.htm">Bemoan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-4.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-24.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-12.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-3.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-19.htm">How</a> <a href="/jeremiah/47-2.htm">Live</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-14.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-10.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-16.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-31.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-24.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-18.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-14.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-14.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/2-15.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-6.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-27.htm">Bemoan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-17.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-20.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-43.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-6.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-20.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-17.htm">How</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-19.htm">Live</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-41.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-31.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-19.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-39.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-11.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-12.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-6.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-18.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 48</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">The judgment of Moab</a> 7. <a href="/jeremiah/48-7.htm">for their pride</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/48-11.htm">for their security</a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/48-14.htm">for their carnal confidence</a> 26. <a href="/jeremiah/48-26.htm">and for their contempt of God and his people</a> 47. <a href="/jeremiah/48-47.htm">The restoration of Moab</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/48.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/48.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Mourn for him, all you who surround him This phrase calls for lamentation over Moab, a nation neighboring Israel. The call to mourn reflects the cultural practice of communal grieving, common in ancient Near Eastern societies. Moab, often in conflict with Israel, is now facing divine judgment. The surrounding nations, likely including those who had alliances or trade relations with Moab, are urged to mourn, indicating the widespread impact of Moab's downfall. This mourning can be seen as a recognition of God's sovereignty over all nations, not just Israel.everyone who knows his name Knowing a name in biblical terms often implies a deeper understanding or relationship. Here, it suggests that those familiar with Moab's reputation or history should lament its fate. Moab was known for its pride and idolatry, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/isaiah/16.htm">Isaiah 16</a> and <a href="/amos/2.htm">Amos 2</a>. The call to mourn by those who know Moab's name underscores the loss of a once-prominent nation and serves as a warning to others about the consequences of pride and rebellion against God.tell how the mighty scepter is shattered The scepter symbolizes authority and power, often associated with kingship. Moab's scepter being shattered signifies the end of its political power and influence. This imagery is consistent with biblical prophecies where God humbles the proud and powerful, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>. The shattering of the scepter is a fulfillment of divine judgment, illustrating that no earthly power can withstand God's will.the glorious staff! The staff, like the scepter, represents leadership and strength. Describing it as "glorious" highlights Moab's former prestige and the respect it commanded. The destruction of this staff indicates a complete loss of glory and honor. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human glory compared to the eternal glory of God. The imagery of a broken staff can also be seen as a type pointing to Christ, the true Shepherd, whose reign is unbreakable and eternal, contrasting with the temporary and fragile power of earthly rulers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a> An ancient nation located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. Moab is the subject of God's judgment in this chapter. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> The prophet who conveyed God's messages of judgment and hope to the nations, including Moab. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_neighbors_of_moab.htm">The Neighbors of Moab</a> Surrounding nations and peoples who are called to mourn for Moab's downfall. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_mighty_scepter.htm">The Mighty Scepter</a> Symbolizes Moab's power and authority, which is now broken. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_glorious_staff.htm">The Glorious Staff</a> Represents Moab's strength and leadership, now shattered.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a> Moab's downfall serves as a warning against pride and self-reliance. Nations and individuals alike must recognize their dependence on God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> This passage reminds us that God is in control of all nations and their destinies. No power is beyond His reach. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_mourn.htm">The Call to Mourn</a> The surrounding nations are called to mourn for Moab, teaching us empathy and compassion even for those who face judgment. <a href="/topical/t/the_fragility_of_human_power.htm">The Fragility of Human Power</a> The broken scepter and staff symbolize the temporary nature of human authority and strength. True power and security are found in God alone. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a> Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab demonstrates the role of prophetic messages in calling nations to account and offering a chance for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_48.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 48</a> <a href="/q/what_is_aaron's_rod.htm">What is Aaron's Rod?</a> <a href="/q/proof_of_god's_judgments_in_history.htm">(Jeremiah 17:13) Is there any historical or archaeological proof that God's judgments, such as the writing of names in the dust, were visibly carried out?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_exiles_thrived_and_returned.htm">Jeremiah 24:5 - If God favored those taken into exile, where is the clear evidence that they flourished in Babylon and returned as promised?</a> <a href="/q/are_there_multiple_names_for_god.htm">Are there multiple names for God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/48.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 17-25. - How lamentable that such a glorious sceptre should be broken! But there is no remedy. Even Dibon, that highly honoured town, is disgraced. There is no hiding the sad fate of the Moabites; the crowds of fugitives sufficiently proclaim it. Judgment has been passed upon all the cities of Moab, a long roll of whose names is recited. Verse 17. - All ye that are about him; i.e. the neighbouring nations (setup. on <a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Jeremiah 46:14</a>). The invitation to condolence is not ironical, but in the deepest spirit of human sympathy, as in the parallel prophecy in Isaiah (see on Isaiah 15:5). The strong staff; i.e. the sceptre as an image of royal authority (comp. <a href="/ezekiel/19-11.htm">Ezekiel 19:11-14</a>). Rod; as in <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Psalm 110:2</a>. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Mourn for him, נֻ֤דוּ (nu·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5110.htm">Strong's 5110: </a> To nod, waver, to wander, flee, disappear, to console, deplore, taunt all you כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who surround him, סְבִיבָ֔יו (sə·ḇî·ḇāw) Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around everyone וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who knows יֹדְעֵ֣י (yō·ḏə·‘ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know his name; שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name tell אִמְר֗וּ (’im·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say how אֵיכָ֤ה (’ê·ḵāh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_349.htm">Strong's 349: </a> How?, how!, where the mighty עֹ֔ז (‘ōz) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> Strength, might scepter מַטֵּה־ (maṭ·ṭêh-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe is shattered— נִשְׁבַּר֙ (niš·bar) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> To break, break in pieces the glorious תִּפְאָרָֽה׃ (tip̄·’ā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> Beauty, glory staff! מַקֵּ֖ל (maq·qêl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4731.htm">Strong's 4731: </a> A shoot, stick <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Jeremiah 48:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-17.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 48:17 All you who are around him bemoan (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/48-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 48:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 48:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/48-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 48:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 48:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>