Jeremiah 48:16

“The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.”

"The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast." - Jeremiah 48:16
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What does Jeremiah 48:16 mean?

The verse Jeremiah 48:16 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Jeremiah in which the prophet pronounces judgment against the nation of Moab…

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The Impending Calamity: A Call to Vigilance and Reflection

As we delve into the depths of Jeremiah 48:16, we find a poignant reminder of the reality of divine judgment and the urgency it presents. The verse states, "The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast." This somber proclamation to the people of Moab…

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A Prayer for Deliverance from Calamity

Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this moment, I come before Your throne, seeking Your mercy, grace, and guidance. I am reminded of the words from Jeremiah 48:16, "The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast." As we reflect upon this somber verse, I…

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Jeremiah 48:16 - "The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast."
Jeremiah 48:22 - "And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Beth-diblathaim,"
Jeremiah 48:6 - "Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness."
Jeremiah 48:23 - "And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon,"
Jeremiah 48:14 - "¶ How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war?"
Jeremiah 48:3 - "A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction."
Jeremiah 48:25 - "The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, saith the LORD."
Jeremiah 48:4 - "Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard."
Numbers 16:48 - "And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed."
Jeremiah 48:13 - "And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Beth-el their confidence."
Jeremiah 48:20 - "Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,"
Jeremiah 48:21 - "And judgment is come upon the plain country; upon Holon, and upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath,"
Jeremiah 48:43 - "Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD."
Jeremiah 48:24 - "And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near."
Jeremiah 48:30 - "I know his wrath, saith the LORD; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it."
Jeremiah 48:42 - "And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against the LORD."
Jeremiah 48:19 - "O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and espy; ask him that fleeth, and her that escapeth, and say, What is done?"
Jeremiah 48:47 - "¶ Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD. Thus far is the judgment of Moab."
Jeremiah 48:40 - "For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab."
Jeremiah 48:10 - "Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood."
Jeremiah 48:41 - "Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs."
Jeremiah 48:37 - "For every head shall be bald, and every beard clipped: upon all the hands shall be cuttings, and upon the loins sackcloth."
Jeremiah 48:27 - "For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy."
Jeremiah 48:46 - "Woe be unto thee, O Moab! the people of Chemosh perisheth: for thy sons are taken captives, and thy daughters captives."
"Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness." - Jeremiah 48:6
"And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Beth-diblathaim," - Jeremiah 48:22
Jeremiah 48:5 - "For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard a cry of destruction."
Jeremiah 48:28 - "O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides of the hole's mouth."
Jeremiah 48:31 - "Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kir-heres."