New International Version “Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam in days to come,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation But I will restore the fortunes of Elam in days to come. I, the LORD, have spoken!” English Standard Version “But in the latter days I will restore the fortunes of Elam, declares the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible “Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity,” declares the LORD. Berean Literal Bible “And it will come to pass in the latter days that I will turn back the captivity of Elam,” a declaration of YHWH. King James Bible But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. New King James Version ‘But it shall come to pass in the latter days: I will bring back the captives of Elam,’ says the LORD.” New American Standard Bible ‘But it will come about in the last days That I will restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares the LORD. NASB 1995 ‘But it will come about in the last days That I will restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares the LORD. NASB 1977 ‘But it will come about in the last days That I shall restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible ‘But it will be in the last days That I will return the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible ‘But it will be in the last days (the end of days) That I will reverse the captivity and restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Says the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible “Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam (eternity) from captivity (restore the fortunes of Elam), declares the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible Yet, in the last days, I will restore the fortunes of Elam. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the last days, I will restore the fortunes of Elam. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring back the captivity of Elam, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version But I promise that someday I will bring your people back to their land. English Revised Version But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation But afterward, I'll return the captives of Elam, declares the LORD. Good News Translation But later on I will make the people of Elam prosperous again. I, the LORD, have spoken." International Standard Version "But in the latter days I'll restore the fortunes of Elam," declares the LORD. NET Bible "Yet in days to come I will reverse Elam's ill fortune." says the LORD. New Heart English Bible 'But it shall happen in the latter days, that I will bring back the captivity of Elam,' says the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity,” declares the LORD. World English Bible ‘But it will happen in the latter days that I will reverse the captivity of Elam,’ says Yahweh.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it has come to pass, in the latter end of the days, I return the captivity of Elam, "" A declaration of YHWH!” Berean Literal Bible “And it will come to pass in the latter days that I will turn back the captivity of Elam,” a declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And it hath come to pass, in the latter end of the days, I turn back to the captivity of Elam, An affirmation of Jehovah!' Smith's Literal Translation And it was in the last days I will turn back the captivity of Elam, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut in the latter days I will cause the captives of Elam, to return, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version But in the last days, I will cause the captives of Elam to return, says the Lord.” New American Bible But at the end of days I will restore the fortunes of Elam—oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version But in the latter days I will restore the fortunes of Elam, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut it shall come to pass in the latter days that I will bring back the captivity of Elam, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the last of days, I shall return the captivity of EilamEternity, says LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But it shall come to pass in the end of days, That I will bring back the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation But it shall come to pass at the end of days, that I will turn the captivity of Aelam, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Judgment on Elam…38I will set My throne in Elam, and destroy its king and officials,” declares the LORD. 39“Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity,” declares the LORD. Cross References “Yet in the last days, Hosea 3:5 Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days. Isaiah 2:2 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Micah 4:1 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. I will restore Elam from captivity,” Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Deuteronomy 30:3 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. Ezekiel 39:25 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. declares the LORD. Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Isaiah 11:11 On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. Amos 9:14-15 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. Ezekiel 38:14-16 Therefore prophesy, son of man, and tell Gog that this is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not take notice of this? / And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. Isaiah 14:1-2 For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob. / The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors. Zechariah 10:6 I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them. Hosea 1:10-11 Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ / Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Treasury of Scripture But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, said the LORD. in the Jeremiah 48:47 Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD. Thus far is the judgment of Moab. Isaiah 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Ezekiel 38:16 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes. I will Jeremiah 49:6 And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD. Job 42:10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Ezekiel 16:53-55 When I shall bring again their captivity, the captivity of Sodom and her daughters, and the captivity of Samaria and her daughters, then will I bring again the captivity of thy captives in the midst of them: … Jump to Previous Affirmation Captivity Changed Declares Elam End Fate Fortunes Latter Restore TurnJump to Next Affirmation Captivity Changed Declares Elam End Fate Fortunes Latter Restore TurnJeremiah 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 “Yet in the last days, God points beyond Elam’s judgment to a future time of restoration under His sovereign purpose. Hos 3:5 Afterward, the people of Israel will return… I will restore Elam from captivity,” Elam, east of Babylon in present-day Iran, had been a strong regional power and was later conquered and dispersed. Though judged for its pride and military strength, Elam would not remain forgotten. God’s promise shows that His rule extends over every nation and that judgment does not cancel His purposes of mercy. Jer 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, … declares the LORD. The restoration of Elam rests on God’s own authority and faithfulness. What He has spoken will be fulfilled. Ezk 12:25 I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak… Persons / Places / Events 1. ElamAn ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. Elam was a significant power in the ancient Near East and often interacted with Israel and other neighboring nations. 2. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and other nations. He served during a tumultuous period leading up to and including the Babylonian exile. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Jeremiah, declaring both judgment and future restoration. 4. Captivity Refers to the period when the people of Elam were conquered and taken into exile, similar to the Babylonian captivity experienced by the Israelites. 5. The Last Days A prophetic term often used to describe a future time of fulfillment and restoration, pointing towards God's ultimate plan for redemption. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessDespite the judgment pronounced on Elam, God promises restoration, demonstrating His control over history and His faithfulness to His word. Hope in Restoration The promise of restoration for Elam serves as a reminder that God's plans for His people include hope and a future, even after periods of judgment. Inclusivity of God's Plan The mention of Elam in the context of restoration highlights God's intention to include all nations in His redemptive plan, pointing towards the New Testament fulfillment in Christ. The Last Days Perspective Understanding "the last days" as a time of fulfillment encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, anticipating God's ultimate restoration. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:39?2. How does Jeremiah 49:39 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and their restoration? 3. What can we learn about God's promises from Jeremiah 49:39? 4. How does Jeremiah 49:39 connect with God's covenant in Genesis 12:1-3? 5. How can we apply the hope of restoration in Jeremiah 49:39 today? 6. What does Jeremiah 49:39 teach about God's faithfulness despite judgment? 7. What does Jeremiah 49:39 reveal about God's plan for Elam's future restoration? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:39 fit into the broader context of God's judgment and mercy? 9. What historical events might Jeremiah 49:39 be referencing regarding Elam? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? (39) I will bring again the captivity of Elam.--Of the special history of Elam, as distinct from the other provinces of the Persian Empire, history records but little. The mention of Elamites among those who were present at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:9) shows that they were a recognised province under the Parthian monarchy, and that Jews had settled among them in large numbers, and so supplies a partial fulfilment of their return from their captivity.Verse 39. - But... in the latter days; i.e. presumably in the Messianic age. Into the fulfilment of this promise we need not inquire in too prosaic a spirit. It is true that "Elamites" are mentioned among the persons present on the great "day of Pentecost" (Acts 2:9). But this would be a meagre fulfilment indeed. The fact is that, both in the narrative in the Acts and in this prophecy, the Elamites are chiefly mentioned as representatives of the distant and less civilized Gentile nations, and the fulfilment is granted whenever a similar people to the Elamites is brought to the knowledge of the true religion.
Jeremiah 49:39 is God’s pledge that even after severe judgment, Elam will experience a literal, future restoration in the era Scripture calls “the last days.” The same Lord who scatters also gathers; the same justice that disciplines is matched—indeed surpassed—by mercy. In keeping with His global redemptive plan, the God of Israel will reclaim Elam from exile, integrating that ancient nation into the glorious kingdom of Christ. His word settles the matter, inviting every reader to trust the One who always keeps His promises. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yetוְהָיָ֣ה ׀ (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the last בְּאַחֲרִ֣ית (bə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity days, הַיָּמִ֗ים (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day I will restore אָשִׁ֛יב (’ā·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Elam עֵילָ֖ם (‘ê·lām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country from captivity,” שְׁב֥וּת (šə·ḇūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7622: Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity 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 49:39 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 49:39 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 49:39 Bible.com Jeremiah 49:39 NIV |
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