Jeremiah 48:3 nasb — "The sound of an outcry from Horonaim, 'Devastation and great destruction!'

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""The sound of an outcry from Horonaim, 'Devastation and great destruction!'"

— Jeremiah 48:3, NASB

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

1

Concerning Moab. Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, "Woe to Nebo, for it has been destroyed; Kiriathaim has been put to shame, it has been captured; The lofty stronghold has been put to shame and shattered.

2

"There is praise for Moab no longer; In Heshbon they have devised calamity against her: 'Come and let us cut her off from being a nation!' You too, Madmen, will be silenced; The sword will follow after you.

3

"The sound of an outcry from Horonaim, 'Devastation and great destruction!'

4

"Moab is broken, Her little ones have sounded out a cry of distress.

5

"For by the ascent of Luhith They will ascend with continual weeping; For at the descent of Horonaim They have heard the anguished cry of destruction.

6

"Flee, save your lives, That you may be like a juniper in the wilderness.

Jeremiah 48:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:3 say?
Jeremiah 48:3 in the NASB reads: “"The sound of an outcry from Horonaim, 'Devastation and great destruction!'”
Where is Jeremiah 48:3 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 3.
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 48:3.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:3 in?
Jeremiah 48:3 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 48:3?
Jeremiah 48:3 reads (NASB): “"The sound of an outcry from Horonaim, 'Devastation and great destruction!'” 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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