Jeremiah 48:44 Meaning and Explanation
“He that fleeth from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that getteth up out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring upon it, even upon Moab, the year of their visitation, saith the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Every escape route leads to another danger; Moab faces God's appointed time of reckoning.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:44
Escape is impossible; every flight leads to another trap. God's judgment hour is fixed.
What Does Jeremiah 48:44 Mean?
This verse elaborates verse 43: fleeing from one danger (fear) leads directly into another (the pit). Escaping the pit leads into another trap (the snare). The image is of Moab caught in an inescapable cycle of dangers, each attempted escape creating the conditions for the next catastrophe. There is no way out.
'The year of their visitation' refers to God's appointed time of judgment. This is not random calamity but the fulfillment of a predetermined purpose. 'Visitation' suggests God's deliberate, official inspection and accounting. The judgment is certain, appointed, and unavoidable.
Jeremiah 48:44 in the Original Language
שָׁנַת (shanat, year of visitation) — the appointed time when God reckons with nations and brings judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:44
What does Jeremiah 48:44 mean?
Every escape route leads to another danger; Moab faces God's appointed time of reckoning.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:44?
Escape is impossible; every flight leads to another trap. God's judgment hour is fixed.