Jeremiah 48:32 Meaning and Explanation
“O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God laments Moab's destroyed vineyards and agricultural bounty.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:32
Agricultural destruction: Moab's vineyards and harvests are ruined.
What Does Jeremiah 48:32 Mean?
Sibmah was famous for its vineyards. The metaphor of vine represents both Moab's prosperity and its beauty. The weeping 'with the weeping of Jazer' suggests that the grief over Moab is as profound as that of another region. The image of plants 'gone over the sea' conveys how far Moab's produce was traded—evidence of prior success now ended.
'Summer fruits and vintage' represent Moab's agricultural wealth and the joy of harvest. The spoiler's destruction of these means the end of sustenance, trade, and the pleasant rhythms of agrarian prosperity. What fed Moab and enriched it is ruined; famine and deprivation replace abundance.
Jeremiah 48:32 in the Original Language
שִׂבְמָה (Sibmah) — a city famous for its vineyards, whose destruction symbolizes loss of Moab's prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:32
What does Jeremiah 48:32 mean?
God laments Moab's destroyed vineyards and agricultural bounty.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:32?
Agricultural destruction: Moab's vineyards and harvests are ruined.