Jeremiah 48:21 bbe — And punishment has come on the lowlands; on Holon and Jahzah, and on Mephaath,

Bible in Basic English

"And punishment has come on the lowlands; on Holon and Jahzah, and on Mephaath,"

— Jeremiah 48:21, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

18

Come down from your glory, O people of Dibon, and take your seat in the place of the waste; for the attacker of Moab has gone up against you, sending destruction on your strong places.

19

O daughter of Aroer, take your station by the way, on the watch: questioning him who is in flight, and her who has got away safe, say, What has been done?

20

Moab has been put to shame, she is broken: make loud sounds of grief, crying out for help; give the news in Arnon, that Moab has been made waste.

21

And punishment has come on the lowlands; on Holon and 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,

24

And on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, and on all the towns of the land of Moab, far and near.

Jeremiah 48:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:21 say?
Jeremiah 48:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And punishment has come on the lowlands; on Holon and Jahzah, and on Mephaath,”
Where is Jeremiah 48:21 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 21.
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 48:21.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:21 in?
Jeremiah 48:21 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 48:21?
Jeremiah 48:21 reads (BBE): “And punishment has come on the lowlands; on Holon and Jahzah, and on Mephaath,” 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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