Jeremiah 48:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Make ye him drunken: for he magnified himself against the LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 48:26
Moab's humiliation is the fitting response to its arrogance against God.
What Does Jeremiah 48:26 Mean?
The command to make Moab 'drunken' is metaphorical language for overwhelming defeat and confusion, or it may reference literal drunkenness as part of the humiliation. The phrase 'magnified himself against the LORD' identifies Moab's core sin: arrogance and defiance toward the God of Israel. This is not mere military rivalry but spiritual rebellion.
'Wallow in his vomit' is brutal imagery of degradation—Moab reduced from proud nation to filthy, degraded state. 'In derision' means Moab becomes an object of mockery among nations. This is the fullest expression of shame: from might to drunken degradation to mockery.
Jeremiah 48:26 in the Original Language
עָלוּד (shahid, magnified) — exalted oneself in pride against the Lord, inviting this degradation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:26
What does Jeremiah 48:26 mean?
Moab will be humiliated and degraded for arrogance against God.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:26?
Moab's humiliation is the fitting response to its arrogance against God.