Jeremiah 48:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts.”
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Read Full Chapter →Moab's elite warriors are defeated and destroyed; God Himself confirms this judgment.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:15
Moab's military collapse is certain; God Himself guarantees the outcome.
What Does Jeremiah 48:15 Mean?
The 'chosen young men'—the best soldiers, the pride of the military—are 'gone down to the slaughter.' This is the answer to the boastful question just posed: no military strength can resist God's judgment. The phrase 'saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts' emphasizes that this judgment comes from the ultimate authority whose name itself means divine warrior power.
Moab is 'spoiled' (ruined) and the people flee their cities in desperation. The certainty of the judgment is sealed by God's direct assertion: the Lord of Hosts has spoken, and His word will be fulfilled.
Jeremiah 48:15 in the Original Language
שָׁדוּד (shadud, spoiled, ruined) — complete destruction of what was thought secure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:15
What does Jeremiah 48:15 mean?
Moab's elite warriors are defeated and destroyed; God Himself confirms this judgment.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:15?
Moab's military collapse is certain; God Himself guarantees the outcome.