Jeremiah 48:7
“For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.”

What does Jeremiah 48:7 mean?
In Jeremiah 48:7, the King James Version reads, "For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together." This verse is part of a larger prophecy against Moab…
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Jeremiah 48:7 reads, "For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together." This stark warning delivered through the prophet Jeremiah serves not only as a…
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O Sovereign Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth, We come before You today, our hearts united in humility and reverence, seeking Your face. As we ponder the words from Jeremiah 48:7, we are reminded of the dangers of misplaced trust. The passage declares, "For because thou hast…
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