Jeremiah 48:35 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, saith the LORD, him that offereth in the high places, and him that burneth incense to his gods.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moab's religious rituals and idol worship will end permanently.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:35
Religious elimination: Moab's pagan rituals are permanently silenced.
What Does Jeremiah 48:35 Mean?
High places were sites of pagan worship. The cessation of offerings and incense burning signals the end of religious practice in Moab. Without priests performing rituals, without incense smoke rising to Chemosh, Moab's religious identity—already revealed as based on a powerless god—vanishes entirely.
'I will cause to cease' is divine action: God Himself removes the possibility of religious practice from Moab. This is not mere suppression but the fulfillment of the prophecy that Chemosh goes into captivity. When there is no nation, there is no worship; when there are no priests, there are no sacrifices.
Jeremiah 48:35 in the Original Language
מְקַטֵּר (mekatear, burneth incense) — the ritual action of religious devotion will be removed from Moab.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:35
What does Jeremiah 48:35 mean?
Moab's religious rituals and idol worship will end permanently.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:35?
Religious elimination: Moab's pagan rituals are permanently silenced.