New International Version Terror and pit and snare await you, you people of Moab,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation “Terror and traps and snares will be your lot, O Moab,” says the LORD. English Standard Version Terror, pit, and snare are before you, O inhabitant of Moab! declares the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. Berean Literal Bible Terror and pit and snare are upon you, O inhabitant of Moab!” A declaration of YHWH. King James Bible Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD. New King James Version Fear and the pit and the snare shall be upon you, O inhabitant of Moab,” says the LORD. New American Standard Bible “Terror, pit, and snare are coming upon you, Inhabitant of Moab,” declares the LORD. NASB 1995 “Terror, pit and snare are coming upon you, O inhabitant of Moab,” declares the LORD. NASB 1977 “Terror, pit, and snare are coming upon you, O inhabitant of Moab,” declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Panic and pit and pitfall are coming upon you, O inhabitant of Moab,” declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible “Terror and pit and snare are before you, O inhabitant of Moab,” says the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab (of his father), declares the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible Panic, pit, and trap await you, resident of Moab. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible Panic, pit, and trap await you, resident of Moab. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Terror, pits, and traps are waiting for you. English Revised Version Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Disasters, pits, and traps are in store for those who live in Moab," declares the LORD. Good News Translation Terror, pits, and traps are waiting for the people of Moab. The LORD has spoken. International Standard Version Terror, pit, and trap will be used against you who live in Moab," declares the LORD. NET Bible Terror, pits, and traps are in store for the people who live in Moab. I, the LORD, affirm it! New Heart English Bible Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are on you, inhabitant of Moab, says the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTerror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. World English Bible Terror, the pit, and the snare are on you, inhabitant of Moab,” says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFear, and a snare, and a trap, [are] for you, "" O inhabitant of Moab—a declaration of YHWH, Berean Literal Bible Terror and pit and snare are upon you, O inhabitant of Moab!” A declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation Fear, and a snare, and a gin, are for thee, O inhabitant of Moab -- an affirmation of Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation Fear, and the pit and the snare upon thee, thou inhabiting Moab, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFear, and the pit, and the snare come upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Terror and the pit and the snare will overwhelm you, O inhabitant of Moab, says the Lord. New American Bible Terror, pit, and trap be upon you, enthroned Moab—oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Terror, pit, and trap are before you, O inhabitants of Moab! says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTerror and the pit and the snare are upon you, O inhabitant of Moab, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Fear and the pit and a snare upon you, dweller of Moab, says LORD JEHOVAH! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Terror, and the pit, and the trap, Are upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, Saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation A snare, and fear, and the pit, are upon thee, O inhabitant off Moab. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Judgment on Moab…42Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD. 43Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. 44“Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD.… Cross References Terror and pit and snare await you, Isaiah 24:17-18 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. / Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Psalm 140:5 The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah O dweller of Moab,” Isaiah 15:1-2 This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. Isaiah 16:6-7 We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. Ezekiel 25:8-11 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the other nations,” / therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. … declares the LORD. Numbers 14:28 So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Ezekiel 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. Isaiah 1:24 Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies. Amos 5:19 It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. Lamentations 3:47 Panic and pitfall have come upon us—devastation and destruction. Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” Isaiah 8:14-15 And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” Psalm 18:5 The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. Psalm 116:3 The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. Proverbs 29:6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. Treasury of Scripture Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be on you, O inhabitant of Moab, said the LORD. Deuteronomy 32:23-25 I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them… Psalm 11:6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. Isaiah 24:17,18 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth… Jump to Previous Affirmation Await Death Declares Fear Gin Inhabitant Moab Net Pit Snare Terror TrapJump to Next Affirmation Await Death Declares Fear Gin Inhabitant Moab Net Pit Snare Terror TrapJeremiah 48 1. The judgment of Moab7. for their pride 11. for their security 14. for their carnal confidence 26. and for their contempt of God and his people 47. The restoration of Moab Terror and pit and snare await you, Moab faced unavoidable judgment from the LORD. The imagery portrays danger closing in from every direction, leaving no secure path of escape. Moab’s pride, idolatry, and hostility toward Israel had brought the nation under God’s sentence. Isa 24:17-18 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth.… O dweller of Moab,” The warning addresses Moab’s people personally. Descended from Lot and settled east of the Dead Sea, Moab had long been entangled in conflict with Israel and was known for its confidence in its strength and in Chemosh, its false god. Isa 15:1-2 This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined… declares the LORD. The coming disaster rests on God’s authority, not human prediction. The LORD rules over Moab as surely as over Israel and will carry out His judgment against the nation. Num 14:28 So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD,… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment of Judah and surrounding nations, including Moab. 2. Moab An ancient kingdom located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. Moab is the subject of God's judgment in this passage. 3. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is declaring judgment upon Moab through the prophet Jeremiah. 4. Terror, Pit, and Snare Metaphorical representations of the calamities and judgments that will befall Moab. These terms indicate the inescapable nature of God's judgment. 5. Judgment The event of divine retribution that is prophesied to come upon Moab due to their sins and opposition to God's people. Teaching Points The Certainty of Divine JudgmentGod's declarations through His prophets are certain and will come to pass. The judgment on Moab serves as a reminder of the certainty of God's word. The Inescapability of Sin's Consequences The imagery of terror, pit, and snare highlights that there is no escape from the consequences of sin without repentance and turning to God. God's Sovereignty Over Nations God's judgment on Moab demonstrates His sovereignty over all nations, not just Israel. He holds all accountable to His standards. The Call to Repentance While the passage speaks of judgment, it also implicitly calls for repentance. Recognizing the impending judgment should lead individuals and nations to seek God's mercy. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Jeremiah serve as God's messengers, warning of judgment and calling people back to righteousness. Their role is crucial in guiding people to understand God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 48:43?2. How does Jeremiah 48:43 illustrate the consequences of turning from God's ways? 3. What are the "terror, pit, and snare" symbolic of in Jeremiah 48:43? 4. How can we avoid the pitfalls described in Jeremiah 48:43 in our lives? 5. What other scriptures warn of consequences for disobedience like Jeremiah 48:43? 6. How can we seek God's protection from the "terror, pit, and snare"? 7. What is the significance of "terror, pit, and snare" in Jeremiah 48:43? 8. How does Jeremiah 48:43 reflect God's judgment on Moab? 9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Jeremiah 48:43? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 48? (43)Fear, and the pit, and the snare.--The words are a reproduction of Isaiah 24:17, which had probably passed into something like proverbial use. The sequence in each case shows that each word plays a distinct part in the imagery. First there is the terror of the animal pursued by huntsmen, then the pit dug in the earth that it may fall into it (Psalm 7:15; Proverbs 26:27; Ecclesiastes 10:8); then, if it scrambles out of the pit, the snare or trap which finally secures it.Verses 43-47. - Hence, as the final result, escape is absolutely impossible, for one can get succeeds another in an endless series The last and greatest danger besots those who seek refuge behind the strong fortifications of Heshbon, It is from this very city that the hottest fire of the enemy breaks forth. Chemosh has not saved his people; and yet there is hope for Moab in the future. Verse 43. - Fear, and the pit, and the snare. An alliteration in the Hebrew, which occurs again in Isaiah 24:17. In German it can be represented better than in English - e.g. by Hitzig's "grauen, graben, garn." All primitive poetry delights in such alliterations. Jeremiah 48:43 delivers a triple image—terror, pit, and snare—to portray a judgment that is fearful, deep, and inescapable. Directed to Moab yet displaying God’s consistent character, the verse reminds every reader that misplaced confidence invites divine discipline, while humble trust in the Lord alone provides safety from the terror, the pit, and the snare. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Terror,פַּ֥חַד (pa·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6343: A, alarm pit, וָפַ֖חַת (wā·p̄a·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6354: A pit, for, catching animals and snare וָפָ֑ח (wā·p̄āḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net await you, עָלֶ֛יךָ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against O resident יוֹשֵׁ֥ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Moab, מוֹאָ֖ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources Jeremiah 48:43 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 48:43 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 48:43 Bible.com Jeremiah 48:43 NIV |
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