Jeremiah 48:33 Meaning and Explanation
“And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; their shouting shall be no shouting.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Joy and celebration cease; Moab's vineyards will see no harvest festival.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:33
Harvest and celebration are ended; joy is silenced.
What Does Jeremiah 48:33 Mean?
'Joy and gladness' are removed from what was 'plentiful,' emphasizing the reversal from abundance to deprivation, from festive joy to mourning silence. The failure of wine means the end not just of a commodity but of celebration itself—vintage festivals with their songs, dancing, and communal joy will not happen.
'None shall tread with shouting; their shouting shall be no shouting' is paradoxical and haunting: the loud shout of workers treading grapes (a joyous, community activity) becomes silent. What should echo with celebration is mute. The repetition—'shouting...no shouting'—emphasizes the eerie absence where joy should be.
Jeremiah 48:33 in the Original Language
צָהַל (tzahal, shouting) — the shout of workers at harvest becomes silent, representing the absence of joy and community activity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:33
What does Jeremiah 48:33 mean?
Joy and celebration cease; Moab's vineyards will see no harvest festival.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:33?
Harvest and celebration are ended; joy is silenced.