Jeremiah 48:40 kjva — For thus saith the Lord; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For thus saith the Lord; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab."

— Jeremiah 48:40, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

37

For every head shall be bald, and every beard clipped: upon all the hands shall be cuttings, and upon the loins sackcloth.

38

There shall be lamentation generally upon all the housetops of Moab, and in the streets thereof: for I have broken Moab like a vessel wherein is no pleasure, saith the Lord.

39

They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.

40

For thus saith the Lord; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

41

Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men’s hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.

42

And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against the Lord.

43

Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the Lord.

Jeremiah 48:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:40 say?
Jeremiah 48:40 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For thus saith the Lord; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.”
Where is Jeremiah 48:40 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 40.
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 48:40.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:40 in?
Jeremiah 48:40 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 48:40?
Jeremiah 48:40 reads (KJVA): “For thus saith the Lord; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.” 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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