Jeremiah 48:47

H. Ultimate Salvation Jeremiah 48:47

TRANSLATION

(47) But I will reverse the fortunes of Moab in the latter days (oracle of the LORD). Thus far is the judgment of Moab.

COMMENTS

A note of hope is appended to the prophecy of doom against Moab. In the latter days, the New Testament age, God, because of His infinite grace, will turn the captivity, i.e., reverse the fortunes of the Moabite people. This is not a prediction of the restoration of Moab's national existence; rather it concerns the descendants of Moab who will hear the gospel and will become heirs to eternal life through Christ. The same prediction is made concerning Ammon (Jeremiah 49:6) and Elam (Jeremiah 49:39) and the nations which have harassed the people of God (Jeremiah 12:14-17). Perhaps the fulfillment of the prophecy is the numerous Arab Christians of the countries of Syria and Jordan.