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Jeremiah 49:35

Elam

33 “Hazor will become a haunt for jackals, a desolation forever. No one will dwell there; no man will abide there.”

34 This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah.

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.

36 I will bring the four winds against Elam from the four corners of the heavens, and I will scatter them to all these winds. There will not be a nation to which Elam’s exiles will not go.

37 So I will shatter Elam before their foes, before those who seek their lives. I will bring disaster upon them, even My fierce anger,” declares the LORD. “I will send out the sword after them until I finish them off.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.
KJV
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
WEB
“The LORD of Armies says: ‘Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
ASV
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
DARBY
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
BLB
Thus says YHWH of Hosts: “Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, the foremost of their might.
ÅB
Så sier Herren, hærskarenes Gud: Se, jeg knekker Elams bue, deres beste våpen.
OTB
Dette sier Herren, hærskarenes Gud: “Se, jeg vil bryte Elams bue, hovedstøtten for deres makt.
B1930
Så sier Herren, hærskarenes Gud: Se, jeg knekker Elams bue, deres beste våben.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 22:6

    Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.

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  • Psalms 46:9

    He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.

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  • Jeremiah 51:56

    For a destroyer is coming against her— against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full.

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  • Jeremiah 50:14

    Line up in formation around Babylon, all you who draw the bow! Shoot at her! Spare no arrows! For she has sinned against the LORD.

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  • Jeremiah 50:29

    Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.

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