Jeremiah 48:31

“Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres.”

Certainly! Here is a Bible study on Jeremiah 48:31 in the King James Version:

The book of Jeremiah is a prophetic book in the Old Testament, containing the prophecies and messages of the prophet Jeremiah to the people of Judah and surrounding nations. In this particular chapter, Jeremiah is delivering a message of judgment against Moab, a neighbouring nation of Judah.

Jeremiah 48 contains a series of prophecies and judgments against Moab. The Moabites were descendants of Lot, the nephew of Abraham, and they inhabited the land east of the Dead Sea. The chapter begins with the declaration of the destruction that awaits Moab due to their pride and rebellion against God.

In verse 31, the prophet Jeremiah expresses his deep sorrow and mourning for the people of Moab. The phrase “Therefore will I howl for Moab” indicates Jeremiah’s intense grief and lamentation over the impending judgment that would befall them. It signifies the magnitude of the calamity that Moab would face.

The phrase “I will cry out for all Moab” further emphasises the prophet’s emotional response. Jeremiah was not indifferent or callous towards the fate of Moab. Instead, he felt compelled to cry out on their behalf, acknowledging the severity of their impending doom.

The mention of “Kirheres” in this verse is believed to refer to Kir Hareseth or Kir Moab, which was a prominent city and capital of Moab. It symbolises the entire nation of Moab and its inhabitants.

Overall, this verse reflects Jeremiah’s compassion for the people of Moab, despite the judgment they were about to face. It demonstrates that even in the midst of pronouncing God’s judgment, the prophet’s heart was touched by the suffering and devastation that would come upon the Moabites.