Jeremiah 48:33

And ioy and gladnesse is taken from the plentifull field, and from the land of Moab, and I haue caused wine to faile from the winepresses, none shall tread with shouting, their showting shall be no showting. Jeremiah 48:33 (KJV)

their shouting

shall be no shouting. Jeremiah 48:33 (KJV)

Jeremiah 48:33 records the prophet’s solemn declaration of judgment against Moab, a nation neighboring Israel. The chapter in which this verse appears contains a series of oracles announcing destruction for Moab’s cities and territories. To grasp the weight of the statement, it helps to recall that Jeremiah’s ministry unfolded during a period when God’s judgment was imminent upon Israel and the surrounding nations because of pervasive disobedience and idolatry.

The opening phrase, “joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab,” uses the imagery of fertile fields—symbols of abundance and prosperity to convey the depth of the coming devastation. When the fields lose their capacity to produce, the very source of communal celebration is removed, and the people experience profound loss.

The verse then turns to the winepresses: “I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses.” In the ancient Near East wine was closely linked to feasting and covenant fellowship. Its failure signals not only an economic collapse but also the extinguishing of a cultural hallmark of joy.

Finally, the prophet declares that “none shall tread with shouting; their shouting shall be no shouting.” The cessation of jubilant cries in the vineyards and winepresses underscores the total silence that follows catastrophe. The absence of rejoicing emphasizes how thoroughly the judgment has silenced what once was a place of celebration.

Overall, Jeremiah 48:33 portrays a stark picture of divine judgment: the removal of joy, the ruin of agricultural productivity, and the end of communal exultation. The passage reminds readers of God’s righteous response to idolatry and disobedience. As with any biblical study, it is prudent to examine the historical and cultural background, consult reliable commentaries, and compare related prophetic texts to gain a fuller understanding of the message conveyed.