Jeremiah 48:20 web — Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.

World English Bible

"Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste."

— Jeremiah 48:20, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

17

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!

18

You daughter who dwells in Dibon, come down from your glory, and sit in thirst; for the destroyer of Moab has come up against you, he has destroyed your strongholds.

19

Inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and watch: ask him who flees, and her who escapes; say, What has been done?

20

Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.

21

Judgment is come on the plain country, on Holon, and on Jahzah, and on Mephaath,

22

and on Dibon, and on Nebo, and on Beth Diblathaim,

23

and on Kiriathaim, and on Beth Gamul, and on Beth Meon,

Jeremiah 48:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:20 say?
Jeremiah 48:20 in the World English Bible reads: “Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.”
Where is Jeremiah 48:20 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 20.
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 48:20.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:20 in?
Jeremiah 48:20 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 48:20?
Jeremiah 48:20 reads (WEB): “Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.” 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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