Jeremiah 48:30 kjv — I know his wrath, saith the Lord; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.

King James Version

"I know his wrath, saith the Lord; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it."

— Jeremiah 48:30, King James Version

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

27

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy.

28

O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides of the hole’s mouth.

29

We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.

30

I know his wrath, saith the Lord; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.

31

Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kir–heres.

32

O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage.

33

And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; their 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 King James Version reads: “I know his wrath, saith the Lord; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.”
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 (KJV): “I know his wrath, saith the Lord; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.” 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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