Jeremiah 48:47
Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD. Thus far is the judgment of Moab.
Original Language Analysis
וְשַׁבְתִּ֧י
Yet will I bring again
H7725
וְשַׁבְתִּ֧י
Yet will I bring again
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
1 of 11
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
שְׁבוּת
the captivity
H7622
שְׁבוּת
the captivity
Strong's:
H7622
Word #:
2 of 11
exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
מוֹאָֽב׃
of Moab
H4124
מוֹאָֽב׃
of Moab
Strong's:
H4124
Word #:
3 of 11
moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants
בְּאַחֲרִ֥ית
in the latter
H319
בְּאַחֲרִ֥ית
in the latter
Strong's:
H319
Word #:
4 of 11
the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
הַיָּמִ֖ים
days
H3117
הַיָּמִ֖ים
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
5 of 11
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
8 of 11
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הֵ֖נָּה
Thus far
H2008
הֵ֖נָּה
Thus far
Strong's:
H2008
Word #:
9 of 11
hither or thither (but used both of place and time)
Historical Context
This promise looks eschatologically toward the inclusion of Gentile nations in God's kingdom. Moab's restoration symbolizes gospel universality.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's promise to restore even judged nations reflect the gospel's reach?
- What does this teach about the extent of God's redemptive purposes?
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Analysis & Commentary
Despite comprehensive judgment, God promises to 'bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days.' This surprising grace mirrors His treatment of other nations (49:6, 39). God's judgments on nations aren't His final word - restoration is possible. This anticipates the gospel's reach to all nations through Christ. No people are beyond redemption's scope.