Jeremiah 48:6 asv — Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness.

American Standard Version

"Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness. "

— Jeremiah 48:6, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

3

The sound of a cry from Horonaim, desolation and great destruction!

4

Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.

5

For by the ascent of Luhith with continual weeping shall they go up; for at the descent of Horonaim they have heard the distress of the cry of destruction.

6

Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness.

7

For, because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his princes together.

8

And the destroyer shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; as Jehovah hath spoken.

9

Give wings unto Moab, that she may fly and get her away: and her cities shall become a desolation, without any to dwell therein.

Jeremiah 48:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:6 say?
Jeremiah 48:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness. ”
Where is Jeremiah 48:6 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 6.
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 48:6.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:6 in?
Jeremiah 48:6 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 48:6?
Jeremiah 48:6 reads (ASV): “Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness. ” 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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