Jeremiah 48:38
"For every head is bald, and every beard clipped. There are cuttings on all the hands, and sackcloth on the waist."
Key Reflection
In Jeremiah 48:38, these verses depict a scene of utter desolation and mourning, where people shave their heads and beards and wear sackcloth as signs of deep sorrow and repentance. This imagery foreshadows the severe judgment that will come upon Moab, emphasizing the extent to which they will be humbled and their pride crushed.
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