Jeremiah 48:26 web — Make him drunken; for he magnified himself against Yahweh: and Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in…

World English Bible

"Make him drunken; for he magnified himself against Yahweh: and Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision."

— Jeremiah 48:26, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

23

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

24

and on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, and on all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

25

The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, says Yahweh.

26

Make him drunken; for he magnified himself against Yahweh: and Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.

27

For wasn't Israel a derision to you? was he found among thieves? for as often as you speak of him, you shake your head.

28

You inhabitants of Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock; and be like the dove that makes her nest over the mouth of the abyss.

29

We have heard of the pride of Moab, [that] he is very proud; his loftiness, and his pride, and his arrogance, and the haughtiness of his heart.

Jeremiah 48:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:26 say?
Jeremiah 48:26 in the World English Bible reads: “Make him drunken; for he magnified himself against Yahweh: and Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.”
Where is Jeremiah 48:26 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 26.
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 48:26.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:26 in?
Jeremiah 48:26 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 48:26?
Jeremiah 48:26 reads (WEB): “Make him drunken; for he magnified himself against Yahweh: and Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.” 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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