Jeremiah 48

“Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is…” Naming Against keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“There shall be no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they have devised evil against it; come, and let us cut it off from…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard.” Naming Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness.” Naming Flee keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Give wings unto Moab, that it may flee and get away: for the cities thereof shall be desolate, without any to dwell…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.” Naming Cursed keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to…” Naming Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD , that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Beth-el their confidence.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the…” Naming King and Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.” Naming Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the…” Naming All keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and espy; ask him that fleeth, and her that escapeth, and say, What is done?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,” Naming Moab and Arnon keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And judgment is come upon the plain country; upon Holon, and upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath,” Naming Holon and Jahazah keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Beth-diblathaim,” Naming Beth and Dibon keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon,” Naming Beth and Kiriathaim keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.” Naming Bozrah and Kerioth keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, saith the LORD .” Naming Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Make ye him drunken: for he magnified himself against the LORD : Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“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…” Naming Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the…” Naming Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“I know his wrath, saith the LORD ; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kir-heres.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to…” Naming Jazer and Sibmah keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, saith the LORD , him that offereth in the high places, and him that burneth…” Naming Moab and Moreover keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and mine heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kir-heres…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“For every head shall be bald, and every beard clipped: upon all the hands shall be cuttings, and upon the loins…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“There shall be lamentation generally upon all the housetops of Moab, and in the streets thereof: for I have broken…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“For thus saith the LORD ; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men’s hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against the LORD .” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD .” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“He that fleeth from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that getteth up out of the pit shall be taken in the…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Woe be unto thee, O Moab! the people of Chemosh perisheth: for thy sons are taken captives, and thy daughters…” Naming Chemosh and Moab keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD . Thus far is the judgment of Moab.” Naming Moab and Yet keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.