Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will shatter Elam before their foes, before those who want to kill them; I will bring disaster on them, even my fierce anger,” declares the LORD. “I will pursue them with the sword until I have made an end of them. New Living Translation I myself will go with Elam’s enemies to shatter it. In my fierce anger, I will bring great disaster upon the people of Elam,” says the LORD. “Their enemies will chase them with the sword until I have destroyed them completely. English Standard Version I will terrify Elam before their enemies and before those who seek their life. I will bring disaster upon them, my fierce anger, declares the LORD. I will send the sword after them, until I have consumed them, Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And I will shatter Elam before the face of their enemies, and before those seeking their soul; I will bring upon them disaster, the burning of My anger,” a declaration of YHWH. “And I will send after them the sword until I have finished them. King James Bible For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them: New King James Version For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies And before those who seek their life. I will bring disaster upon them, My fierce anger,’ says the LORD; ‘And I will send the sword after them Until I have consumed them. New American Standard Bible ‘So I will shatter Elam before their enemies And before those who seek their lives; And I will bring disaster upon them, Even My fierce anger,’ declares the LORD, ‘And I will send the sword after them Until I have consumed them. NASB 1995 ‘So I will shatter Elam before their enemies And before those who seek their lives; And I will bring calamity upon them, Even My fierce anger,’ declares the LORD, ‘And I will send out the sword after them Until I have consumed them. NASB 1977 ‘So I shall shatter Elam before their enemies And before those who seek their lives; And I shall bring calamity upon them, Even My fierce anger,’ declares the LORD, ‘And I shall send out the sword after them Until I have consumed them. Legacy Standard Bible So I will shatter Elam before their enemies And before those who seek their lives; And I will bring calamity upon them, Even My burning anger,’ declares Yahweh, ‘And I will send out the sword after them Until I have consumed them. Amplified Bible ‘So I will cause Elam to be shattered (dismayed) before their enemies And before those who seek their lives; And I will bring disaster on them, Even My fierce anger,’ says the LORD. ‘And I will send the sword after them Until I have consumed them. Berean Annotated Bible So I will shatter Elam (eternity) before their foes, before those who seek their lives. I will bring disaster upon them, even My fierce anger, declares the LORD {YHWH}. “I will send out the sword after them until I finish them off. Christian Standard Bible I will devastate Elam before their enemies, before those who intend to take their lives. I will bring disaster on them, my burning anger. This is the LORD’s declaration. I will send the sword after them until I finish them off. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will devastate Elam before their enemies, before those who want to take their lives. I will bring disaster on them, My burning anger. This is the LORD’s declaration. I will send the sword after them until I finish them off. American Standard Version And I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life; and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith Jehovah; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them; Contemporary English Version Their armies will crush and kill you, and you will face the disaster that my anger brings. English Revised Version And I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them: GOD'S WORD® Translation I'll defeat the people of Elam in the presence of their enemies, in the presence of those who want to kill them. I'll bring disaster with my burning anger, declares the LORD. I'll send armies after them until I put an end to them. Good News Translation I will make the people of Elam afraid of their enemies, who want to kill them. In my great anger I will destroy the people of Elam and send armies against them until I have wiped them out. International Standard Version I'll terrify Elam before their enemies and before those who seek to kill them. I'll bring on them disaster and become fiercely angry at them," declares the LORD. "I'll send the sword after them, until I've made an end of them. NET Bible I will make the people of Elam terrified of their enemies, who are seeking to kill them. I will vent my fierce anger and bring disaster upon them," says the LORD. "I will send armies chasing after them until I have completely destroyed them. New Heart English Bible I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before those who seek their life; and I will bring evil on them, even my fierce anger,' says the LORD; 'and I will send the sword after them, until I have consumed them; Webster's Bible Translation For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo 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. World English Bible I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before those who seek their life. I will bring evil on them, even my fierce anger,’ says Yahweh; ‘and I will send the sword after them, until I have consumed them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have frightened Elam before their enemies, "" And before those seeking their life, "" And I have brought calamity on them, "" The heat of My anger, "" A declaration of YHWH, "" And I have sent the sword after them, "" Until I have consumed them; Berean Literal Bible And I will shatter Elam before the face of their enemies, and before those seeking their soul; I will bring upon them disaster, the burning of My anger,” a declaration of YHWH. “And I will send after them the sword until I have finished them. Young's Literal Translation And I have affrighted Elam before their enemies, And before those seeking their life, And I have brought in against them evil, The heat of Mine anger, An affirmation of Jehovah, And I have sent after them the sword, Till I have consumed them; Smith's Literal Translation And I confounded Elam before their enemies, and before them seeking their soul: and I brought evil upon them, the burning of mine anger, says Jehovah; and I sent after them the sword even till I finished them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will cause Elam to be afraid before their enemies, and in the sight of them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, my fierce wrath, saith the Lord : and will send the sword after them, till I consume them. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will cause Elam to be terrified before their enemies and in the sight of those who seek their life. And I will lead an evil over them, the wrath of my fury, says the Lord. And I will send the sword after them, until I consume them. New American Bible I will terrify Elam before their foes, those seeking their life; I will bring evil upon them, my burning wrath—oracle of the LORD. I will send sword after them until I have finished them off; New Revised Standard Version I will terrify Elam before their enemies, and before those who seek their life; I will bring disaster upon them, my fierce anger, says the LORD. I will send the sword after them, until I have consumed them; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will cause Elam to be defeated before their enemies and before those who seek their lives; and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, says the LORD; and I will send the sword after them till I have consumed them; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall break Eilam before their enemies and before those who seek their souls, and I shall bring evil against them, the heat of my passion, says LORD JEHOVAH, and I shall send among them a sword until I finish them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, And before them that seek their life; And I will bring evil upon them, Even My fierce anger, saith the LORD; And I will send the sword after them, Till I have consumed them; Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will put them in fear before their enemies that seek their life; and I will bring evils upon them according to my great anger; and I will send forth my sword after them, until I have utterly destroyed them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Elam…36I 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. 37So 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. 38I will set My throne in Elam, and destroy its king and officials,” declares the LORD.… Cross References So I will shatter Elam before their foes, Deuteronomy 28:25 The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. Leviticus 26:17 And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. Deuteronomy 32:30 How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? before those who seek their lives. Psalm 54:3 For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah Psalm 63:9 But those who seek my life to destroy it will go into the depths of the earth. 1 Samuel 24:11 See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life. I will bring disaster upon them, Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. Amos 3:6 If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? Lamentations 3:38 Do not both adversity and good come from the mouth of the Most High? even My fierce anger,” declares the LORD. Psalm 78:49 He unleashed His fury against them, wrath, indignation, and calamity—a band of destroying angels. Isaiah 13:9 Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. Deuteronomy 29:27-28 Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against this land, and He brought upon it every curse written in this book. / The LORD uprooted them from their land in His anger, rage, and great wrath, and He cast them into another land, where they are today.’ “I will send out the sword after them Leviticus 26:33 But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. Ezekiel 5:12 A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. Jeremiah 9:16 I will scatter them among the nations that neither they nor their fathers have known, and I will send a sword after them until I have finished them off.” until I finish them off. Nahum 1:8 But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness. Treasury of Scripture For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil on them, even my fierce anger, said the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them: to be Jeremiah 49:5,22,24,29 Behold, I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts, from all those that be about thee; and ye shall be driven out every man right forth; and none shall gather up him that wandereth… Jeremiah 48:39 They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him. Jeremiah 50:36 A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. their enemies Jeremiah 34:20,21 I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies shall be for meat unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth… I will send the sword Jeremiah 9:16 I will scatter them also among the heathen, whom neither they nor their fathers have known: and I will send a sword after them, till I have consumed them. Jeremiah 48:2 There shall be no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they have devised evil against it; come, and let us cut it off from being a nation. Also thou shalt be cut down, O Madmen; the sword shall pursue thee. Leviticus 26:33 And I will scatter you among the heathen, and will draw out a sword after you: and your land shall be desolate, and your cities waste. Jump to Previous Anger Calamity Cause Consumed Dismayed Elam Enemies Evil Fierce Life Seek Shatter SwordJump to Next Anger Calamity Cause Consumed Dismayed Elam Enemies Evil Fierce Life Seek Shatter SwordJeremiah 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 So I will shatter Elam before their foes Elam was an ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. Historically, Elam was a significant power, often interacting with Mesopotamian civilizations. The prophecy against Elam signifies God's judgment on nations that opposed Israel. The term "shatter" indicates a complete and decisive defeat, suggesting that Elam's military and political power would be broken. This reflects God's sovereignty over all nations, not just Israel, and His ability to use other nations as instruments of His judgment. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. ElamAn ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. Elam was often in conflict with neighboring nations, including Israel and Babylon. 2. The LORD The God of Israel, who is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, declaring judgment upon Elam. 3. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies of judgment and restoration concerning Israel and other nations. 4. Foes of Elam The enemies of Elam, who are instruments of God's judgment in this context. 5. The Sword Symbolic of warfare and divine judgment, representing the means by which God will bring disaster upon Elam. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is sovereign over all nations, and His judgments are just and purposeful. He uses nations as instruments of His will, demonstrating His control over history. The Reality of Divine Anger The fierce anger of the LORD is a reality that should not be ignored. It serves as a warning to nations and individuals to turn from their ways and seek God's mercy. The Certainty of God's Word When God declares a judgment, it is certain to come to pass. This should encourage believers to trust in the reliability and truth of God's Word. Hope Beyond Judgment While judgment is pronounced, the broader biblical account includes themes of restoration and hope. God's ultimate plan is to bring redemption and restoration to His people. The Call to Repentance The judgment on Elam serves as a reminder of the need for repentance. Nations and individuals are called to turn from sin and seek God's forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:37?2. How does Jeremiah 49:37 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and their leaders? 3. What can we learn about God's judgment from Jeremiah 49:37? 4. How does Jeremiah 49:37 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 28:25? 5. How should believers respond to God's warnings as seen in Jeremiah 49:37? 6. In what ways can Jeremiah 49:37 inspire us to trust God's ultimate justice? 7. What does Jeremiah 49:37 reveal about God's judgment on nations? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:37 reflect God's sovereignty over human affairs? 9. Why does God promise to shatter Elam in Jeremiah 49:37? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? 11. Does Ezekiel 35 conflict with other scriptures that suggest different fates or timelines for Edom? 12. What are the Four Winds in the Bible? 13. (Jeremiah 49:34-39) Where is the historical proof of Elam's bow being completely 'broken,' given that Elam endured and left significant cultural and archaeological legacies? 14. Jeremiah 19:7 -- How can a loving or just deity sanction such extreme disasters upon an entire city, including the innocent, as portrayed here? What Does Jeremiah 49:37 Mean So I will shatter Elam before their foes• God, not human armies, is the ultimate actor. His sovereignty over nations echoes throughout Jeremiah (Jeremiah 18:7–10; 25:15–26). • “Shatter” pictures complete, sudden ruin—like the potter’s jar broken in Jeremiah 19:10–11 or the nations dashed in Psalm 2:9. • Historically, Elam (in modern-day Iran) had military strength (Genesis 14:1; Isaiah 22:6), yet no power can stand when the LORD decides to humble a nation (Jeremiah 49:38). before those who seek their lives • The phrase personalizes the threat: real enemies will chase Elamites “before those who seek their lives.” Similar wording in Jeremiah 19:7 and 46:26 shows relentless pursuit. • God sometimes allows hostile powers to discipline pagan nations (Habakkuk 1:6–11). While the aggressors intend harm, the LORD governs the outcome for His larger redemptive purposes (Proverbs 21:1). I will bring disaster upon them • Disaster (calamity) is the covenant penalty for rebellion (Deuteronomy 32:23–25). Though Elam was outside Israel’s covenant, all nations are accountable to God (Jeremiah 18:7–10; Acts 17:26–31). • The surrounding oracle cycle (Jeremiah 46–51) illustrates that no geography grants immunity from the Creator’s moral order (Amos 9:2–4). even My fierce anger, declares the LORD • “Fierce anger” underscores that this is not blind rage but righteous indignation against sin (Jeremiah 4:8; Nahum 1:2–3). • God’s wrath is measured and purposeful: it vindicates His holiness while preserving a remnant for future blessing (Jeremiah 49:39). • Cross references: Jeremiah 30:23–24 shows the whirlwind of His wrath accomplishing His intent “in the last days.” I will send out the sword after them until I finish them off • The “sword” is a common idiom for war’s judgment (Leviticus 26:33; Jeremiah 24:10). • “Until I finish them off” points to completeness, yet not annihilation; verse 39 promises eventual restoration, just as nations like Egypt and Moab receive hope after judgment (Jeremiah 46:26; 48:47). • God’s justice and mercy operate in tandem: He must punish persistent evil, but He also sets boundaries on destruction (Isaiah 10:12; Jeremiah 29:11). summary Jeremiah 49:37 reveals the LORD’s decisive, righteous judgment on Elam: He will personally break their power, unleash determined foes, and pursue them with war until His purpose is fulfilled. The verse showcases God’s sovereignty over all nations, His intolerance of sin, and His fidelity to accomplish both judgment and, ultimately, promised restoration. Hebrew So I will shatterוְהַחְתַּתִּ֣י (wə·haḥ·tat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear Elam עֵ֠ילָם (‘ê·lām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country before לִפְנֵ֨י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face their foes, אֹיְבֵיהֶ֜ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·hem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary before וְלִפְנֵ֣י ׀ (wə·lip̄·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face those who seek מְבַקְשֵׁ֣י (mə·ḇaq·šê) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after their lives. נַפְשָׁ֗ם (nap̄·šām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion I will bring וְהֵבֵאתִ֨י (wə·hê·ḇê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go disaster רָעָ֛ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil upon them, עֲלֵיהֶ֧ם ׀ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against even My fierce חֲר֥וֹן (ḥă·rō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2740: A burning of anger anger, אַפִּ֖י (’ap·pî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel I will send out וְשִׁלַּחְתִּ֤י (wə·šil·laḥ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out the sword הַחֶ֔רֶב (ha·ḥe·reḇ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword after them אַֽחֲרֵיהֶם֙ (’a·ḥă·rê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 310: The hind or following part until עַ֥ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while I finish them off. כַּלּוֹתִ֖י (kal·lō·w·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent Links Jeremiah 49:37 NIVJeremiah 49:37 NLT Jeremiah 49:37 ESV Jeremiah 49:37 NASB Jeremiah 49:37 KJV Jeremiah 49:37 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:37 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:37 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:37 French Bible Jeremiah 49:37 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:37 I will cause Elam to be dismayed (Jer.) |
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