Jeremiah 48:26
Make ye him drunken: for he magnified himself against the LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.
Original Language Analysis
הַשְׁכִּירֻ֕הוּ
Make ye him drunken
H7937
הַשְׁכִּירֻ֕הוּ
Make ye him drunken
Strong's:
H7937
Word #:
1 of 12
to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
2 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 12
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יְהוָ֖ה
himself against the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
himself against the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הִגְדִּ֑יל
for he magnified
H1431
הִגְדִּ֑יל
for he magnified
Strong's:
H1431
Word #:
5 of 12
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
וְסָפַ֤ק
also shall wallow
H5606
וְסָפַ֤ק
also shall wallow
Strong's:
H5606
Word #:
6 of 12
to clap the hands (in token of compact, derision, grief, indignation, or punishment); by implication of satisfaction, to be enough; by implication of
מוֹאָב֙
Moab
H4124
מוֹאָב֙
Moab
Strong's:
H4124
Word #:
7 of 12
moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants
וְהָיָ֥ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֥ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
9 of 12
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לִשְׂחֹ֖ק
and he also shall be in derision
H7814
לִשְׂחֹ֖ק
and he also shall be in derision
Strong's:
H7814
Word #:
10 of 12
laughter (in merriment or defiance)
Cross References
Isaiah 29:9Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.Isaiah 19:14The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.Jeremiah 48:42And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he hath magnified himself against the LORD.Jeremiah 51:39In their heat I will make their feasts, and I will make them drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the LORD.Jeremiah 51:7Babylon hath been a golden cup in the LORD'S hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.Jeremiah 48:39They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.Exodus 5:2And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.Lamentations 4:21Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked.Daniel 5:23But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:
Historical Context
Moab's pride against Judah was ultimately pride against Judah's God. Their mockery of God's people (48:27) brought divine retribution.
Questions for Reflection
- How does pride against God's people ultimately constitute pride against God?
- What does the humiliation of proud Moab teach about God's opposition to arrogance?
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Analysis & Commentary
Make Moab 'drunken' for he 'magnified himself against the LORD.' Drunkenness symbolizes confusion, helplessness, and shame. Moab's pride against God brings humiliating judgment. The image of Moab wallowing in vomit emphasizes the degradation of those who exalt themselves against God. Pride always precedes fall (Prov 16:18).