Jeremiah 48:9 asv — Give wings unto Moab, that she may fly and get her away: and her cities shall become a desolation, without any to dwell…

American Standard Version

"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 48:9, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

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.

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

10

Cursed be he that doeth the work of Jehovah negligently; and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.

11

Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remaineth in him, and his scent is not changed.

12

Therefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will send unto him them that pour off, and they shall pour him off; and they shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles in pieces.

Jeremiah 48:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:9 say?
Jeremiah 48:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Give wings unto Moab, that she may fly and get her away: and her cities shall become a desolation, without any to dwell therein. ”
Where is Jeremiah 48:9 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 9.
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 48:9.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:9 in?
Jeremiah 48:9 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 48:9?
Jeremiah 48:9 reads (ASV): “Give wings unto Moab, that she may fly and get her away: and her cities shall become a desolation, without any to dwell therein. ” 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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