Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
‘Behold, I am going to
The
King James Version
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Holman Bible
This is what the Lord of Hosts says:
the source
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.
A Conservative Version
Thus says LORD of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Amplified
“Thus says the Lord of hosts,
‘Behold (listen carefully), I am going to break the bow of Elam,
The finest [weapon] of their strength.
Bible in Basic English
This is what the Lord of armies has said: See, I will have the bow of Elam, their chief strength, broken.
Darby Translation
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Julia Smith Translation
Thus said Jehovah of armies, Behold me breaking the bow of Elam the beginning of their strength.
King James 2000
Thus says the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Look, I [am] going to break the bow of Elam, the first and best of their might.
Modern King James verseion
So says Jehovah of Hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and take away their strength;
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: 'Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
The Emphasized Bible
Thus, saith Yahweh of hosts, Behold me! breaking the bow of Elam, - The beginning of their might;
Webster
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
World English Bible
Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Youngs Literal Translation
'Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Lo, I am breaking the bow of Elam, The beginning of their might.
Themes
Bow » A weapon » Used by the elamites
the Bow » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the overthrow of power
Interlinear
Shabar
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 49:35
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Message Concerning Elam
34
Early in the rule of King Zedekiah of Judah, Jehovah spoke his word to the prophet Jeremiah about Elam.
35
‘Behold, I am going to
The
Cross References
Isaiah 22:6
Elam takes up the quiver, with her charioteers and horses. Kir uncovers the shield.
Psalm 46:9
He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth! He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two. He burns the chariots (instruments of destruction) with fire.
Jeremiah 51:56
A destroyer will attack Babylon, its soldiers will be captured, and their bows and arrows will be broken. I Jehovah am a God who punishes evil. I will certainly punish them.
Jeremiah 50:14
Take up your positions around Babylon, all you archers with bows. Shoot at it and do not save any arrows. For the people of Babylon have sinned against Jehovah.
Jeremiah 50:29
Call together the archers, the soldiers with bows, against Babylon. Set up blockades around it. Do not let anyone escape. Pay the people of Babylon back for what they have done. Do to them what they did to others. They have disobeyed Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel.