New International Version Damascus has become feeble, she has turned to flee and panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her, pain like that of a woman in labor. New Living Translation Damascus has become feeble, and all her people turn to flee. Fear, anguish, and pain have gripped her as they grip a woman in labor. English Standard Version Damascus has become feeble, she turned to flee, and panic seized her; anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in labor. Berean Standard Bible Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. Berean Literal Bible Damascus has grown feeble; she turns to flee, and fear has seized her; distress and sorrows have taken hold of her like a woman in labor. King James Bible Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and fear hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, as a woman in travail. New King James Version Damascus has grown feeble; She turns to flee, And fear has seized her. Anguish and sorrows have taken her like a woman in labor. New American Standard Bible “Damascus has become helpless; She has turned away to flee, And panic has gripped her; Distress and labor pains have seized her Like a woman in childbirth. NASB 1995 “Damascus has become helpless; She has turned away to flee, And panic has gripped her; Distress and pangs have taken hold of her Like a woman in childbirth. NASB 1977 “Damascus has become helpless; She has turned away to flee, And panic has gripped her; Distress and pangs have taken hold of her Like a woman in childbirth. Legacy Standard Bible Damascus has become limp in their hands; She has turned away to flee, And panic has taken hold of her; Distress and pangs have seized her Like a woman in childbirth. Amplified Bible “Damascus has become helpless; She has turned away to flee, Terror (panic) has seized her; Anguish and distress have gripped her Like a woman in childbirth. Berean Annotated Bible Damascus (well-watered land) has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. Christian Standard Bible Damascus has become weak; she has turned to run; panic has gripped her. Distress and labor pains have seized her like a woman in labor. Holman Christian Standard Bible Damascus has become weak; she has turned to run; panic has gripped her. Distress and labor pains have seized her like a woman in labor. American Standard Version Damascus is waxed feeble, she turneth herself to flee, and trembling hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail. Contemporary English Version You people of Damascus have lost your courage, and in panic you turn to run, gripped by fear and pain. English Revised Version Damascus is waxed feeble, she turneth herself to flee, and trembling hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail. GOD'S WORD® Translation The people of Damascus are weak. They turn to flee, but panic grips them. Anguish and pain grip them like a woman in labor. Good News Translation The people of Damascus are weak and have fled in terror. They are in pain and misery like a woman in labor. International Standard Version Damascus will become weak. She will turn to flee, but panic will seize her. Distress and anguish will take hold of her like that of a woman giving birth. NET Bible The people of Damascus will lose heart and turn to flee. Panic will grip them. Pain and anguish will seize them like a woman in labor. New Heart English Bible Damascus has grown feeble, she turns herself to flee, and trembling has seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail. Webster's Bible Translation Damascus hath become feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and fear hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, as a woman in travail. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDamascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. World English Bible Damascus has grown feeble, she turns herself to flee, and trembling has seized her. Anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDamascus has been feeble, "" She turned to flee, and fear strengthened her, "" Distress and pangs have seized her, as a travailing woman. Berean Literal Bible Damascus has grown feeble; she turns to flee, and fear has seized her; distress and sorrows have taken hold of her like a woman in labor. Young's Literal Translation Feeble hath been Damascus, She turned to flee, and fear strengthened her, Distress and pangs have seized her, as a travailing woman. Smith's Literal Translation Damascus was relaxed, she turned back to flee, and terror laid hold of her, and pain and sorrows seized her, as she bringing forth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDamascus is undone, she is put to flight, trembling hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her as a woman in labour. Catholic Public Domain Version Damascus has been broken. She has been turned to flight. Trembling has taken hold of her. Anguish and sorrows have seized her, like a woman giving birth. New American Bible Damascus loses heart, turns to flee; panic has seized it. Distress and pangs take hold, like the pain of a woman in labor. New Revised Standard Version Damascus has become feeble, she turned to flee, and panic seized her; anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in labor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDamascus is weakened, and she turns to flee; trembling has seized her; anguish and pangs have taken her like a woman in travail. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Darmsuq is weakened and she turned to flee, and trembling seized her, and griefs and pains seized her like a woman in labor OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Damascus is waxed feeble, she turneth herself to flee, And trembling hath seized on her; Anguish and pangs have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail. Brenton Septuagint Translation Damascus is utterly weakened, she is put to flight; trembling has seized upon her. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Judgment on Damascus23Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. 24Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. 25How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy?… Cross References Damascus has become feeble; Ezekiel 7:17 Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. Isaiah 13:7 Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. she has turned to flee. Jeremiah 46:5 Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. Isaiah 21:15 For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. Panic has gripped her; Psalm 48:6 Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor. Isaiah 13:8 Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. anguish and pain have seized her Jeremiah 6:24 We have heard the report; our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor. Psalm 119:143 Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight. like a woman in labor. Isaiah 21:3 Therefore my body is filled with anguish. Pain grips me, like the pains of a woman in labor. I am bewildered to hear, I am dismayed to see. Micah 4:9-10 Why do you now cry aloud? Is there no king among you? Has your counselor perished so that anguish grips you like a woman in labor? / Writhe in agony, O Daughter of Zion, like a woman in labor. For now you will leave the city and camp in the open fields. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued; there the LORD will redeem you from the hand of your enemies! Isaiah 13:8 Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. Nahum 2:10 She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale! Ezekiel 30:16 I will set fire to Egypt, Pelusium will writhe in anguish, Thebes will be split open, and Memphis will face daily distress. Isaiah 15:4 Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within. Isaiah 19:16 In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them. Isaiah 26:17 As a woman with child about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we in Your presence, O LORD. Treasury of Scripture Damascus is waxed feeble, and turns herself to flee, and fear has seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, as a woman in travail. anguish Jeremiah 49:22 Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread his wings over Bozrah: and at that day shall the heart of the mighty men of Edom be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. Jump to Previous Anguish Birth-Pains Damascus Distress Fear Feeble Flee Flight Grip Gripped Grown Helpless Herself Hold Pain Pangs Panic Seized Sorrows Terror Travail Trembling Trouble Turned Turneth Turns WaxedJump to Next Anguish Birth-Pains Damascus Distress Fear Feeble Flee Flight Grip Gripped Grown Helpless Herself Hold Pain Pangs Panic Seized Sorrows Terror Travail Trembling Trouble Turned Turneth Turns WaxedJeremiah 49 1. The judgment of the Ammonites6. Their restoration 7. The judgment of Edom 23. of Damascus 28. of Kedar 30. of Hazor 34. and of Elam 39. The restoration of Elam Damascus has become feeble; Once a powerful Aramean capital and a major center of trade and military influence, Damascus would lose the strength that had long secured its position. Ezk 7:17 Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. she has turned to flee. The city is pictured as abandoning resistance. Its leaders, soldiers, and inhabitants would find no safety in its defenses or alliances. Jer 46:5 Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating;… Panic has gripped her; Fear would spread through Damascus as the threat of invasion became unavoidable, breaking public order and courage. Psa 48:6 Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor. anguish and pain have seized her The coming disaster would bring deep suffering to a city accustomed to power and security. Jer 6:24 We have heard the report; our hands hang limp.… like a woman in labor. Judgment would arrive with unavoidable force and increasing distress, leaving Damascus unable to escape what God had decreed. Isa 21:3 Therefore my body is filled with anguish. Pain grips me… Persons / Places / Events 1. DamascusThe capital city of Syria, known for its historical significance and as a center of trade and culture in the ancient Near East. In this context, it represents the nation of Aram (Syria) and its impending judgment. 2. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment of nations, including Israel and its neighbors. He is the author of the Book of Jeremiah. 3. Panic and Anguish These emotions are personified in the prophecy, illustrating the fear and distress that will come upon Damascus as a result of divine judgment. 4. Woman in Labor A metaphor used to describe the intense pain and unavoidable nature of the coming judgment. This imagery is often used in the Bible to depict sudden and overwhelming distress. Teaching Points The Certainty of Divine JudgmentGod's judgment is certain and unavoidable for those who persist in sin and rebellion. Just as Damascus faced inevitable judgment, so too will all nations and individuals who oppose God's will. The Universality of Human Fear and Anguish The fear and anguish described in this passage are universal human experiences in the face of impending doom. This serves as a reminder of our need for God's peace and assurance in times of trouble. The Urgency of Repentance The imagery of a woman in labor underscores the urgency and inevitability of the coming judgment. It calls us to repentance and to seek God's mercy before it is too late. The Role of Prophecy in Scripture Prophecies like this one serve as warnings and calls to action. They remind us of God's sovereignty and the importance of aligning our lives with His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:24?2. How does Jeremiah 49:24 illustrate God's judgment on Damascus? 3. What emotions are described in Jeremiah 49:24, and why are they significant? 4. How can we apply the fear in Jeremiah 49:24 to our spiritual lives? 5. What other scriptures discuss God's judgment on nations, similar to Jeremiah 49:24? 6. How does understanding Jeremiah 49:24 deepen our trust in God's sovereign plans? 7. What historical events does Jeremiah 49:24 refer to regarding Damascus? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:24 align with archaeological findings about Damascus? 9. What is the theological significance of fear in Jeremiah 49:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? Jeremiah paints a step-by-step collapse of Damascus: strength drained, courage lost, panic overwhelming, agony unavoidable. Each phrase marks God’s righteous intervention against persistent sin, echoing earlier prophecies and foreshadowing final judgment. The verse urges us to place no confidence in human might but to seek refuge in the Lord, who alone can turn labor pains of judgment into the new birth of salvation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Damascusדַמֶּ֛שֶׂק (ḏam·me·śeq) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1834: Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) has become feeble; רָפְתָ֥ה (rā·p̄ə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7503: Sink, relax she has turned הִפְנְתָ֥ה (hip̄·nə·ṯāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look to flee. לָנ֖וּס (lā·nūs) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away Panic וְרֶ֣טֶט ׀ (wə·re·ṭeṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7374: A trembling, panic has gripped her; הֶחֱזִ֑יקָה (he·ḥĕ·zî·qāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer anguish צָרָ֧ה (ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival and pain וַחֲבָלִ֛ים (wa·ḥă·ḇā·lîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2256: A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin have seized her אֲחָזַ֖תָּה (’ă·ḥā·zat·tāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession like a woman in labor. כַּיּוֹלֵדָֽה׃ (kay·yō·w·lê·ḏāh) Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Additonal Resources Jeremiah 49:24 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 49:24 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 49:24 Bible.com Jeremiah 49:24 NIV |
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