Jeremiah 48:3
Jeremiah 48:3 Meaning and Explanation
“A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Cries of mourning will echo from Horonaim as destruction sweeps through.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:3
Vivid imagery of Moab's suffering and loss.
What Does Jeremiah 48:3 Mean?
Horonaim was a city in southern Moab. Jeremiah uses auditory imagery—the sound of weeping and wailing—to make the coming calamity vivid and immediate to his hearers, not distant or abstract.
The 'voice of crying' paired with 'spoiling and great destruction' creates a sensory picture of catastrophe: the human suffering (weeping) alongside material devastation (ruined cities and possessions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:3
What does Jeremiah 48:3 mean?
Cries of mourning will echo from Horonaim as destruction sweeps through.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:3?
Vivid imagery of Moab's suffering and loss.