Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD Almighty says: “See, I will break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might. New Living Translation This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: “I will destroy the archers of Elam— the best of their forces. English Standard Version Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might. Berean Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might. King James Bible Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. New King James Version “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, The foremost of their might. New American Standard Bible “This is what the LORD of armies says: ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might. NASB 1995 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might. NASB 1977 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might. Legacy Standard Bible “Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might. Amplified Bible “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold (listen carefully), I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest [weapon] of their strength. Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Armies says: I am about to shatter Elam’s bow, the source of their might. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Hosts says: I am about to shatter Elam’s bow, the source of their might. American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam; the chief of their might. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD of Armies says: I'm going to break the bows of Elam's archers, the most important weapon of their strength. Good News Translation He said, "I will kill all the archers who have made Elam so powerful. International Standard Version This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Look, I'm going to break the bow of Elam, the finest of their troops. Majority Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might. NET Bible The LORD who rules over all said, "I will kill all the archers of Elam, who are the chief source of her military might. New Heart English Bible "Thus says the LORD of hosts: 'Look, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. World English Bible “Yahweh of Armies says: ‘Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Thus said YHWH of Hosts: Behold, I am breaking the bow of Elam, "" The beginning of their might. Young's Literal Translation 'Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Lo, I am breaking the bow of Elam, The beginning of their might. Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah of armies, Behold me breaking the bow of Elam the beginning of their strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will break the bow of Elam, and their chief strength. Catholic Public Domain Version “Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength. New American Bible Thus says the LORD of hosts: Look! I will break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might. New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am going to break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: “Behold, I break the bow of Eilam, the Chief of their might OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam The chief of their might. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord, The bow of Aelam is broken, even the chief of their power. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Elam34This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah. 35This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might. 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.… Cross References Isaiah 22:6 Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield. Ezekiel 21:26-27 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’ Isaiah 13:17-18 Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. / Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. 2 Kings 24:1-2 During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. / And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. Isaiah 41:25 I have raised up one from the north, and he has come—one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay. Isaiah 45:1-2 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. Ezekiel 25:14 I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ Isaiah 21:2 A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.” Isaiah 46:11 I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. 2 Kings 24:10-16 At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. / And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. / Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. ... Isaiah 13:5 They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens—the LORD and the weapons of His wrath—to destroy the whole country. Isaiah 14:31 Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks. Isaiah 21:9 Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!” Isaiah 13:17 Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. break Jeremiah 50:14,29 Put yourselves in array against Babylon round about: all ye that bend the bow, shoot at her, spare no arrows: for she hath sinned against the LORD… Jeremiah 51:56 Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite. Psalm 46:9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Beginning Bow Break Breaking Broken Chief Elam Finest Hosts StrengthJump to Next Almighty Armies Beginning Bow Break Breaking Broken Chief Elam Finest Hosts StrengthJeremiah 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 This is what the LORD of Hosts says The phrase "LORD of Hosts" is a powerful title for God, emphasizing His supreme command over the armies of heaven and earth. In Hebrew, "LORD" is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, and "Hosts" is "Tsebaoth," referring to multitudes or armies. This title underscores God's sovereignty and His ability to execute judgment and deliverance. It reminds us that God is not only a personal deity but also a mighty warrior who orchestrates the affairs of nations. Behold I will shatter Elam’s bow the mainstay of their might Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This is whatכֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Behold, הִנְנִ֥י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! I will shatter שֹׁבֵ֖ר (šō·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces Elam’s עֵילָ֑ם (‘ê·lām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country bow, קֶ֣שֶׁת (qe·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris the mainstay רֵאשִׁ֖ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank of their might. גְּבוּרָתָֽם׃ (gə·ḇū·rā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory Links Jeremiah 49:35 NIVJeremiah 49:35 NLT Jeremiah 49:35 ESV Jeremiah 49:35 NASB Jeremiah 49:35 KJV Jeremiah 49:35 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:35 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:35 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:35 French Bible Jeremiah 49:35 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:35 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Behold (Jer.) |
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