Jeremiah 48:47Yet will I bring back the captivity of Moab in the latter days, says Yahweh. Thus far is the judgment of Moab.
The setting
Same Jordan Valley, moments after verse 46. Jeremiah's voice shifts from mourning to hope. The 'latter days' means the messianic age when all nations will be blessed...
The emotion here: tender hope breaking through prophetic duty
The original word
acharit (אַחֲרִית) — the end times, the final chapter of history, ultimate destiny
Why it matters
Moabites were descended from Lot, Abraham's nephew — family connection explains the mercy
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 48:47
This is the ONLY nation in Jeremiah 48 that gets a restoration promise
Common misconceptionMany think 'latter days' means the distant future, but it began with Jesus and continues now. God's restoration work is already happening.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 48:47
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 48:47 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 48:47 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, hope, divine mercy. Notable phrases: bring back the captivity; in the latter days. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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