Jeremiah 48:30 asv — I know his wrath, saith Jehovah, that it is nought; his boastings have wrought nothing.

American Standard Version

"I know his wrath, saith Jehovah, that it is nought; his boastings have wrought nothing. "

— Jeremiah 48:30, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

27

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for as often as thou speakest of him, thou waggest the head.

28

O ye inhabitants of Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock; and be like the dove that maketh 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 arrogancy, and the haughtiness of his heart.

30

I know his wrath, saith Jehovah, that it is nought; his boastings have wrought nothing.

31

Therefore will I wail for Moab; yea, I will cry out for all Moab: for the men of Kir-heres shall they mourn.

32

With more than the weeping of Jazer will I weep for thee, O vine of Sibmah: thy branches passed over the sea, they reached even to the sea of Jazer: upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage the destroyer is fallen.

33

And gladness and joy is taken away from the fruitful field and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to cease from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; the shouting shall be no shouting.

Jeremiah 48:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:30 say?
Jeremiah 48:30 in the American Standard Version reads: “I know his wrath, saith Jehovah, that it is nought; his boastings have wrought nothing. ”
Where is Jeremiah 48:30 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 30.
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 48:30.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:30 in?
Jeremiah 48:30 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 48:30?
Jeremiah 48:30 reads (ASV): “I know his wrath, saith Jehovah, that it is nought; his boastings have wrought nothing. ” 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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