Jeremiah 49:14

Judgment on Edom · Jeremiah 49:7–22
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Translations

Modern
I have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent to the nations: “Assemble yourselves to march against her! Rise up for battle!”
Traditional
I have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.
Literal
I have heard a message from YHWH, and an envoy has been sent among the nations: “Assemble yourselves, and come against her, and rise up for the battle!”
Latin
Auditum audivi a Domino, et legatus ad gentes missus est: Congregamini, et venite contra eam, et consurgamus in prælium.

Original

Hebrew
English
I have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent to the nations: “Assemble yourselves to march against her! Rise up for battle!”

Notes

The ambassador could have been an angel sent by God (compare 1 Kings 22:20–22).

The cup of judgment represented the fulfillment of the Lord's commands (see Jeremiah 25:15–17). This part clearly shows what happens after a nation drinks from that cup.

The people of Edom were descendants of Esau, Jacob’s brother (Genesis 32:3). Edom was located south of Moab, in the highlands east of the Arabah Valley. The divine Judge held every nation accountable.

Events

Parallels

Obadiah 1:1–14

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Nations Teman (Place)

Topics

Edomites: Prophecies Concerning The Heathen: Employed to Chastise the Church