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Jeremiah 48:7

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 48:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For, because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his princes together.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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

Context — Jeremiah 48

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.
5For by the ascent of Luhith with continual weeping shall they go up; for at the descent of Horonaim they have heard the distress of the cry of destruction.
6Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness.
7For, because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his princes together.
8And the destroyer shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; as Jehovah hath spoken.
9Give wings unto Moab, that she may fly and get her away: and her cities shall become a desolation, without any to dwell therein.
10Cursed be he that doeth the work of Jehovah negligently; and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For because thou hast trusted in thy works, etc.] The strong works and fortifications they had made about their cities, and so thought themselves safe in them; which is the sense of the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions, and those that follow them. Kimchi and Ben Melech interpret it of their cattle and other possessions, as the word is rendered in (<092502>1 Samuel 25:2); which they observe. It may very well be understood of their idols, the works of their hands, in which they placed their confidence; and therefore their chief God after mentioned is threatened to be taken and carried away: and in thy treasures: their gold and silver, and other riches they had heaped together: thou shalt…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“thy works--namely, fortifications built by thy work. Moab was famous for its fortresses (Jer 48:18). The antithesis is to Jer 48:6, "Be . . . in the wilderness," where there are no fortified cities. thou . . . also--like the rest of the surrounding peoples, Judah, &c. Chemosh--the tutelary god of Moab (Num 21:29; Jdg 11:24; Kg1 11:7; Kg2 23:13). When a people were vanquished, their gods also were taken away by the victors (Jer 43:12).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Works - Possibly the products of labor. The versions render fortifications. Chemosh - As the national god of Moab Numbers 21:29, he represents the whole land; and his being led into captivity implies the total ruin of those under his protection. His name here spelled Chemish is repeated in Car-chemish, i. e., the fortress of Chemish. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Trusted - In thy idols. Chemosh - Chemosh was their principal idol. Jeremiah 48:9”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“48:7 The people of Moab bragged about their wealth and skill, but their most serious sin was devotion to a deity named Chemosh; this false god represented the magical power of reproduction, but it would become clear that Chemosh was powerless.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“because: Jer 9:23, Jer 13:25; Psa 40:4, Psa 49:6, Psa 49:7, Psa 52:7, Psa 62:8-10; Isa 59:4-6; Eze 28:2-5; Hos 10:13; Ti1 6:17; Rev 18:7 Chemosh: Jer 48:13, Jer 48:46, Jer 43:12; Num 21:29; Jdg 11:24; Kg1 11:7, Kg1 11:33; Isa 46:1, Isa 46:2 his priests: Jer 49:3 Jeremiah 48:8”
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