Jeremiah 48:16 asv — The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.

American Standard Version

"The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. "

— Jeremiah 48:16, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

13

And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Beth-el their confidence.

14

How say ye, We are mighty men, and valiant men for the war?

15

Moab is laid waste, and they are gone up into his cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name is Jehovah of hosts.

16

The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.

17

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!

18

O thou daughter that dwellest in Dibon, come down from thy glory, and sit in thirst; for the destroyer of Moab is come up against thee, he hath destroyed thy strongholds.

19

O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and watch: ask him that fleeth, and her that escapeth; say, What hath been done?

Jeremiah 48:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:16 say?
Jeremiah 48:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. ”
Where is Jeremiah 48:16 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 16.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 48:16.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:16 in?
Jeremiah 48:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 48:16?
Jeremiah 48:16 reads (ASV): “The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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