Jeremiah 48:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Give wings unto Moab, that it may flee and get away: for the cities thereof shall be desolate, without any to dwell therein.”
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Read Full Chapter →Moab is urged to flee swiftly, for its cities will become empty ruins.
The Context of Jeremiah 48:9
Flight is the only option; the homeland itself becomes uninhabitable.
What Does Jeremiah 48:9 Mean?
The poetic image of giving Moab 'wings' expresses the desperate speed needed to escape. Yet the sarcasm is evident—even swift flight will not save Moab's cities from becoming desolate. The figure acknowledges the severity of judgment while emphasizing its inescapability.
When cities are left 'without any to dwell therein,' it signals not temporary occupation but the end of civilian and national life. Emptied cities represent not just military defeat but cultural and communal erasure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 48:9
What does Jeremiah 48:9 mean?
Moab is urged to flee swiftly, for its cities will become empty ruins.
What is the context of Jeremiah 48:9?
Flight is the only option; the homeland itself becomes uninhabitable.