Jeremiah 48:8 cpdv — And the despoiler will overwhelm every city, and not a single city will be saved. And the valleys will perish, and the…

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"And the despoiler will overwhelm every city, and not a single city will be saved. And the valleys will perish, and the fields will be destroyed. For the Lord has spoken. "

— Jeremiah 48:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

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For, along the ascent of Luhith, the mourner will ascend with weeping. For, on the descent of Horonaim, the enemies have heard the wailing of devastation.

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Flee, save your lives! And you shall be like a saltcedar tree in the desert.

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For because you have had faith in your fortifications and in your storehouses, you too will be seized. And Chemosh will go into captivity: his priests and his leaders together.

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And the despoiler will overwhelm every city, and not a single city will be saved. And the valleys will perish, and the fields will be destroyed. For the Lord has spoken.

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Give a blossom to Moab. For it will depart when it is blossoming. And its cities will become desolate and uninhabited.

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Cursed is he who does the work of the Lord deceitfully. And cursed is he who prohibits his sword from blood.

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Moab has been fertile from his youth, and he has rested amid his brood. And he has not been transferred from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into the transmigration. Therefore, his taste has remained with him, and his scent has not changed.

Jeremiah 48:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:8 say?
Jeremiah 48:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the despoiler will overwhelm every city, and not a single city will be saved. And the valleys will perish, and the fields will be destroyed. For the Lord has spoken. ”
Where is Jeremiah 48:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 8.
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 48:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:8 in?
Jeremiah 48:8 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 48:8?
Jeremiah 48:8 reads (CPDV): “And the despoiler will overwhelm every city, and not a single city will be saved. And the valleys will perish, and the fields will be destroyed. For the Lord has spoken. ” 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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