Jeremiah 48:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moab will face the shame of discovering their god is powerless, as Israel learned from Bethel.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:13
Moab's false religion will fail exactly as Israel's idols failed.
What Does Jeremiah 48:13 Mean?
Chemosh, Moab's national deity, will prove as powerless as the golden calf at Bethel proved to Israel. Both nations trusted in false religious objects and faced the shame of discovering that trust was misplaced. The comparison shows that Israel's experience—learning costly lessons about idolatry—is now Moab's turn.
Shame here means public humiliation and loss of confidence in what once seemed secure. When a nation's god cannot protect it, the entire foundation of its identity crumbles, leaving only reproach and disillusionment.
Jeremiah 48:13 in the Original Language
כְּמוֹשׁ (Chemosh), בֵּית־אֵל (Bethel) — both represented trust in human-made or human-appointed religious systems that could not stand against God's judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:13
What does Jeremiah 48:13 mean?
Moab will face the shame of discovering their god is powerless, as Israel learned from Bethel.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:13?
Moab's false religion will fail exactly as Israel's idols failed.