What is the meaning of Jeremiah 48:25? The horn of Moab • “The horn” pictures power, honor, and aggressive strength, just as a bull lifts its horn in triumph (Psalm 75:10; 1 Samuel 2:1). • Moab’s national pride—rooted in wealth and military might (Jeremiah 48:7, 45)—is what the Lord is addressing. By singling out the horn, God targets the very emblem of Moab’s self-exaltation (Psalm 18:2). has been cut off • “Cut off” is decisive language of judgment; the action is complete and irreversible (Lamentations 2:3). • The phrase echoes earlier warnings that Moab would become “an object of horror” for magnifying itself against the Lord (Jeremiah 48:26, 42). • Like the felling of a proud tree (Isaiah 10:34), the cutting of the horn signals the end of Moab’s dominance and bragging rights (Isaiah 16:6). and his arm is broken • An “arm” in Scripture represents the capacity to act, wage war, and protect (Isaiah 51:9; Psalm 44:3). • By breaking the arm, God removes Moab’s practical ability to defend itself or strike others (Ezekiel 30:21-22). • The double blow—horn severed, arm snapped—shows that both the glory and the muscle of Moab are gone, leaving the nation helpless (Psalm 10:15). declares the LORD • The verdict comes from the sovereign King whose word never fails (Isaiah 55:11). • This divine signature underlines that the fall of Moab is not random politics but God’s purposeful act of justice (Amos 3:8; Jeremiah 1:12). • Because the statement is prophetic, its fulfillment is guaranteed, reinforcing trust in every promise the Lord makes (Numbers 23:19). summary Jeremiah 48:25 announces God’s decisive judgment on Moab. The “horn” (symbol of pride) is removed, and the “arm” (symbol of power) is shattered, leaving the nation stripped of both honor and strength. The declaration comes from the Lord Himself, underscoring the certainty of the outcome and His authority over every earthly power. |
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