Jeremiah 48:32

O vine of Sibmah, I wil weepe for thee, with the weeping of Iazer; thy plants are gone ouer the sea, they reach euen to the sea of Iazer, the spoiler is fallen vpon thy summer fruits, and vpon thy vintage. Jeremiah 48:32 (KJV)

Jeremiah 48 is a prophecy concerning the judgment and destruction of Moab, a neighboring nation of ancient Israel. The chapter contains a series of messages pronounced against various cities and regions of Moab, announcing the devastation that will befall the nation because of its arrogance, idolatry, and mistreatment of Israel.

In biblical imagery the vine often symbolizes prosperity, blessing, and the people of God. The vine of Sibmah therefore represents Moab’s former prosperity and the blessings it once enjoyed. The prophet addresses this specific vineyard to illustrate the depth of the coming loss.

The verse opens with a lament: “O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer,” and in another rendering, “O vine of Sibmah, be cut off.” Both expressions convey the prophet’s grief over the imminent destruction of the vineyards and the sorrow that will accompany the ruin of the land.

The description of the disaster is vivid. The plants are said to be “gone over the sea, they reach even to the sea of Jazer,” indicating that the vines will be scattered far beyond their original bounds. The “spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage,” and the “sea of Jazer shall be the depth of his waters,” both emphasize that the devastation will be total, reaching even the harvests that once brought joy.

The overall picture is one of agricultural collapse. The ruin of the vines signals the end of Moab’s agricultural productivity and the cessation of harvest celebrations. The prophecy thus serves as a stark warning of the consequences of turning away from the covenant relationship with the Lord, using the loss of a once‑prosperous vineyard as a powerful symbol of national judgment.