New International Version Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoils of war. I will scatter to the winds those who are in distant places and will bring disaster on them from every side,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation Their camels and other livestock will all be yours. I will scatter to the winds these people who live in remote places. I will bring calamity upon them from every direction,” says the LORD. English Standard Version Their camels shall become plunder, their herds of livestock a spoil. I will scatter to every wind those who cut the corners of their hair, and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, declares the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD. Berean Literal Bible Their camels will be for spoil, and the multitude of their cattle for plunder, and I will scatter to every wind those cutting the corner; from all its sides I will bring their calamity!” A declaration of YHWH. King James Bible And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, saith the LORD. New King James Version Their camels shall be for booty, And the multitude of their cattle for plunder. I will scatter to all winds those in the farthest corners, And I will bring their calamity from all its sides,” says the LORD. New American Standard Bible “Their camels will become plunder, And their many livestock for spoils, And I will scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I will bring their disaster from every side,” declares the LORD. NASB 1995 “Their camels will become plunder, And their many cattle for booty, And I will scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I will bring their disaster from every side,” declares the LORD. NASB 1977 “And their camels will become plunder, And the multitude of their cattle for booty, And I shall scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I shall bring their disaster from every side,” declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Their camels will become plunder, And their many cattle for spoil, And I will scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I will bring their disaster from every side,” declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible “Their camels will become plunder, And their herds of cattle a spoil; And I will scatter to all the [four] winds those who cut the corners of their hair [as evidence of their idolatry], And I will bring their disaster from every side,” says the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind {ruach} in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides, declares the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible Their camels will become plunder, and their massive herds of cattle will become spoil. I will scatter them to the wind in every direction, those who clip the hair on their temples; I will bring calamity on them across all their borders. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their camels will become plunder, and their massive herds of cattle will become spoil. I will scatter them to the wind in every direction, those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them across all their borders. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners of their hair cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Then your camels and large herds will be yours no longer. People of the Arabian Desert, disaster will strike you from every side, and you will be scattered everywhere on earth. English Revised Version And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners of their hair polled; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their camels will be taken as prizes. Their large herds will be taken as loot. I will scatter to the winds those who shave the hair on their foreheads. I will bring disaster on them from every side, declares the LORD. Good News Translation "Take their camels and all their livestock! I will scatter in every direction those people who cut their hair short, and I will bring disaster on them from every side. International Standard Version Their camels will become booty, their many herds will become spoil. I'll scatter to the winds those who shave the corners of their beards, and I'll bring disaster on them from every side," declares the LORD. NET Bible Their camels will be taken as plunder. Their vast herds will be taken as spoil. I will scatter to the four winds those desert peoples who cut their hair short at the temples. I will bring disaster against them from every direction," says the LORD. New Heart English Bible Their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their livestock a spoil: and I will scatter to all winds those who have the corners of their beards cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them," says the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides of it, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTheir camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD. World English Bible Their camels will be a booty, and the multitude of their livestock a plunder. I will scatter to all winds those who have the corners of their beards cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them,” says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd their camels have been for a prey, "" And the multitude of their livestock for a spoil, "" And I have scattered them to every wind, "" Who cut off the corner [of the beard], "" And from all its passages I bring in their calamity, "" A declaration of YHWH. Berean Literal Bible Their camels will be for spoil, and the multitude of their cattle for plunder, and I will scatter to every wind those cutting the corner; from all its sides I will bring their calamity!” A declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And their camels have been for a prey, And the multitude of their cattle for a spoil, And I have scattered them to every wind, Who cut off the corner of the beard, And from all its passages I bring in their calamity, An affirmation of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And their camels were for plunder, and the multitude of their cattle for a spoil: and I scattered them to every wind cut off to the corner; and from all its regions beyond I will bring their calamity, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd their camels shall be for a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle for a booty, and I will scatter into every wind them that have their hair cut round, and I will bring destruction upon them from I all their confines, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And their camels will be a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle will be a prey. And I will disperse, into every wind, those who have shaved their hair. And from all their confines, I will lead great destruction over them, says the Lord. New American Bible Their camels shall become spoils, their hordes of cattle, plunder; I will scatter to the winds those who shave their temples; from every side I will bring their ruin— oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Their camels shall become booty, their herds of cattle a spoil. I will scatter to every wind those who have shaven temples, and I will bring calamity against them from every side, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd their camels shall be booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter to all the winds those whose beards are clipped; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their camels shall be for plunder and the abundance of their cattle for prey, and I shall scatter them to all the winds among the clipped of mustaches, and from all their borders I shall bring their ruin, says LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And their camels shall be a booty, And the multitude of their cattle a spoil; And I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners polled; And I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their camels shall be a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle shall be destroyed: and I will scatter them as chaff with every wind, having their hair cut about their foreheads, I will bring on their overthrow from all sides, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Judgment on Kedar and Hazor…31Rise up, advance against a nation at ease, one that dwells securely,” declares the LORD. “They have no gates or bars; they live alone. 32Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD. 33“Hazor will become a haunt for jackals, a desolation forever. No one will dwell there; no man will abide there.”… Cross References Their camels will become plunder, Job 1:17 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” 1 Chronicles 5:21 They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, 2 Chronicles 14:15 They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem. and their large herds will be spoil. 1 Samuel 30:20 And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” 1 Samuel 14:32 So they rushed greedily to the plunder, taking sheep, cattle, and calves. They slaughtered them on the ground and ate meat with the blood still in it. Numbers 31:11-12 and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals. / They brought the captives, spoils, and plunder to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the congregation of Israel at the camp on the plains of Moab, by the Jordan across from Jericho. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; Jeremiah 25:23 Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair; Leviticus 19:27 You must not cut off the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard. Ezekiel 5:10 As a result, fathers among you will eat their sons, and sons will eat their fathers. I will execute judgments against you and scatter all your remnant to every wind.’ I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 6:25 Do not go out to the fields; do not walk the road. For the enemy has a sword; terror is on every side. Job 18:11 Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step. Psalm 31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. Isaiah 21:13-17 This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. … Ezekiel 25:4-5 therefore I will indeed give you as a possession to the people of the East. They will set up their camps and pitch their tents among you. They will eat your fruit and drink your milk. / I will make Rabbah a pasture for camels, and Ammon a resting place for sheep. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ Isaiah 13:20 She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there. Isaiah 15:7 So they carry their wealth and belongings over the Brook of the Willows. Treasury of Scripture And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, said the LORD. their camels Jeremiah 49:29 Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side. I will scatter Jeremiah 49:36 And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come. Deuteronomy 28:64 And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone. Ezekiel 5:10,12 Therefore the fathers shall eat the sons in the midst of thee, and the sons shall eat their fathers; and I will execute judgments in thee, and the whole remnant of thee will I scatter into all the winds… Jeremiah 9:26 Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart. Jeremiah 25:23 Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners, Jump to Previous Attackers Booty Calamity Camels Cattle Corners Cut Declares Disaster Distant Ends Fate Flight Force Hair Hands Livestock Multitude Places Polled Scatter Side Sides Spoil Thereof Utmost Wind WindsJump to Next Attackers Booty Calamity Camels Cattle Corners Cut Declares Disaster Distant Ends Fate Flight Force Hair Hands Livestock Multitude Places Polled Scatter Side Sides Spoil Thereof Utmost Wind WindsJeremiah 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 Their camels will become plunder, Camels represented wealth, trade, and mobility among the desert peoples. Babylon’s invasion would strip Kedar and Hazor of resources essential to their livelihood. Job 1:17 While he was still speaking, another messenger came… and their large herds will be spoil. Their flocks and herds, signifying prosperity and sustenance, would be carried away by the conquerors, leaving the people exposed and impoverished. 1Sa 30:20 And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men… I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; These Arabian groups were known by their distinctive practice of cutting the hair at the sides of the head. Rather than preserving their security in remote settlements, they would be driven into every direction. Jer 25:23 Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD. Nebuchadnezzar’s campaign would bring devastation from which they could not escape. The judgment came by the LORD’s decree and would encompass their land, possessions, and people. Jer 6:25 Do not go out to the fields; do not walk the road.… Persons / Places / Events 1. KedarA nomadic tribe descended from Ishmael, known for their camels and tents. They were skilled in archery and lived in the Arabian desert. 2. Hazor A region or group of settlements in the Arabian desert, often associated with Kedar. It was known for its wealth and trade. 3. Nebuchadnezzar The king of Babylon who was used by God as an instrument of judgment against various nations, including Kedar and Hazor. 4. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who declares judgment upon the nations for their sins and rebellion. 5. Those who shave their temples A reference to a cultural or religious practice among the people of Kedar, possibly indicating their distinct identity or pagan worship practices. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is sovereign over all nations and uses various means to execute His judgment. This reminds us of His ultimate authority and justice. The Fleeting Nature of Wealth The plundering of camels and herds illustrates the temporary nature of material wealth. We should focus on storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth. Cultural Practices and Identity The mention of those who shave their temples highlights how cultural practices can be tied to identity and belief systems. As Christians, our identity should be rooted in Christ. The Certainty of God's Word The declaration of the LORD assures us that His words are true and will come to pass. We can trust in His promises and warnings. The Call to Repentance The disaster brought upon Kedar serves as a warning for repentance. We are called to turn from our ways and seek God's mercy. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:32?2. How does Jeremiah 49:32 illustrate God's judgment on those who trust in wealth? 3. What lessons can we learn from the "cut off" fate of the nomads? 4. How does Jeremiah 49:32 connect with God's justice in other Old Testament passages? 5. In what ways can we avoid the pride seen in Jeremiah 49:32? 6. How can Jeremiah 49:32 inspire us to trust in God's protection today? 7. What is the historical context of Jeremiah 49:32? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:32 reflect God's judgment on Kedar and Hazor? 9. What is the significance of "shaven temples" in Jeremiah 49:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? Verse 32. - Them that are in the utmost corners. Another of Jeremiah's characteristic phrases, which should rather be tendered, the corner clipped (i.e. having the hair cut off about the ears and temples; see on Jeremiah 9:26). From all sides. "Nebuchadnezzar will so arrange his troops that the Bedaween [but the people of Hazer were not Bedaween, i.e. desert Arabs] will be surrounded on all sides, and, being thus unable to escape in a body, will be scattered to 'all the winds,' to the four quarters of the earth" (Dr. Payne Smith). Jeremiah 49:32 dismantles Kedar and Hazor’s sense of security piece by piece: first their prized camels, then the broader herds, then their very community as they are scattered, and finally an inescapable, God‐ordained calamity. The passage calls every generation to recognize that wealth, culture, and self‐reliance crumble when set against the Lord’s sovereign judgment. Only under His rule is there lasting safety and purpose. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Their camelsגְמַלֵּיהֶ֜ם (ḡə·mal·lê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1581: A camel will become וְהָי֨וּ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be plunder, לָבַ֗ז (lā·ḇaz) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 957: Spoiling, robbery, spoil, booty and their large וַהֲמ֤וֹן (wa·hă·mō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth herds מִקְנֵיהֶם֙ (miq·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition will be spoil. לְשָׁלָ֔ל (lə·šā·lāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty I will scatter וְזֵרִתִ֥ים (wə·zê·ri·ṯîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 2219: To toss about, to diffuse, winnow to the wind ר֖וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit in every direction לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every those who shave קְצוּצֵ֣י (qə·ṣū·ṣê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct Strong's 7112: To chop off their temples; פֵאָ֑ה (p̄ê·’āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity I will bring אָבִ֥יא (’ā·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go calamity on them אֵידָ֖ם (’ê·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 343: Oppression, misfortune, ruin from all וּמִכָּל־ (ū·mik·kāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every sides, עֲבָרָ֛יו (‘ă·ḇā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources Jeremiah 49:32 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 49:32 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 49:32 Bible.com Jeremiah 49:32 NIV |
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