Jeremiah 48:37 nasb — "For every head is bald and every beard cut short; there are gashes on all the hands and sackcloth on the loins.

NASB

""For every head is bald and every beard cut short; there are gashes on all the hands and sackcloth on the loins."

— Jeremiah 48:37, NASB

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

34

"From the outcry at Heshbon even to Elealeh, even to Jahaz they have raised their voice, from Zoar even to Horonaim and to Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim will become desolate.

35

"I will make an end of Moab," declares the LORD, "the one who offers sacrifice on the high place and the one who burns incense to his gods.

36

"Therefore My heart wails for Moab like flutes; My heart also wails like flutes for the men of Kir-heres. Therefore they have lost the abundance it produced.

37

"For every head is bald and every beard cut short; there are gashes on all the hands and sackcloth on the loins.

38

"On all the housetops of Moab and in its streets there is lamentation everywhere; for I have broken Moab like an undesirable vessel," declares the LORD.

39

"How shattered it is! How they have wailed! How Moab has turned his back--he is ashamed! So Moab will become a laughingstock and an object of terror to all around him."

40

For thus says the LORD: "Behold, one will fly swiftly like an eagle And spread out his wings against Moab.

Jeremiah 48:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:37 say?
Jeremiah 48:37 in the NASB reads: “"For every head is bald and every beard cut short; there are gashes on all the hands and sackcloth on the loins.”
Where is Jeremiah 48:37 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 37.
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 48:37.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:37 in?
Jeremiah 48:37 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 48:37?
Jeremiah 48:37 reads (NASB): “"For every head is bald and every beard cut short; there are gashes on all the hands and sackcloth on the loins.” 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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