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Jeremiah 49

Jeremiah 49:35

Judgment on Elam · Jeremiah 49:34–39
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Translations

Modern
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Literal
Thus says YHWH of Hosts: “Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, the foremost of their might.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum: Ecce ego confringam arcum Ælam, et summam fortitudinem eorum:

Original

Hebrew
English
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.

Notes

Jeremiah 49:35

The Elamite warriors were expert archers, but their skills did not save Elam.

Jeremiah 49:34–39

The last poetic message in this series was for Elam. This fierce nation was in the Zagros Mountains, far east of Babylon (Ezekiel 32:24).

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Elam: Ancient kingdom east of Babylon; ally and enemy of Israel

Glossary

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

Topics

Bow: A Weapon used by the Elamites Persia: Prophecies Concerning The Bow used Expertly by Elamites The Bow: (When Broken) the Overthrow of Power