Jeremiah 48:11 Meaning and Explanation
“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 remained in him, and his scent is not changed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 48:11
Moab's long peace bred spiritual complacency and pride.
What Does Jeremiah 48:11 Mean?
The metaphor of wine settled on its lees (sediment) describes Moab as a nation that has never been disturbed, refined, or refined by suffering. Being 'at ease from his youth' and never 'emptied from vessel to vessel' (never refined or purified through trial) left Moab spiritually unmolested by God's discipline.
'His taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed' conveys spiritual stagnation—Moab remains self-satisfied, unchanged in character and unhumbled. Comfort and ease, without the refining fire of judgment, left Moab arrogant and unprepared for the reckoning now coming.
Jeremiah 48:11 in the Original Language
שִׁמְרוּ (shomer, lees) — sediment in wine; metaphor for unrefinededness through lack of disturbance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:11
What does Jeremiah 48:11 mean?
Moab's uninterrupted prosperity bred complacency and spiritual stagnation.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:11?
Moab's long peace bred spiritual complacency and pride.