Thematic Bible
Jeremiah 49:1 (show verse)
About the Ammonites, this is what the Lord says:
Does Israel have no sons?
Is he without an heir?
Why then has Milcom dispossessed Gad
and his people settled in their cities?
Is he without an heir?
Why then has Milcom
and his people settled in their cities?
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Punishment for oppressive cruelty
the Ammonites » Seized upon the possessions of gad
Gad » A tribe of israel » Land of, occupied by the ammonites, after the tribe is carried into captivity
The tribe of Gad » Land of, seized by the moabites and ammonites
Heshbon » Prophecy concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Punishment for oppressive cruelty
the Ammonites » Seized upon the possessions of gad
Gad » A tribe of israel » Land of, occupied by the ammonites, after the tribe is carried into captivity
The tribe of Gad » Land of, seized by the moabites and ammonites
Heshbon » Prophecy concerning
Jeremiah 49:2 (show verse)
this is the Lord’s declaration—
when I will make the shout of battle
against Rabbah of the Ammonites.
It will become a desolate mound,
and its villages will be burned down.
Israel will dispossess their dispossessors,
says the Lord.
Jeremiah 49:3 (show verse)
cry out, daughters of Rabbah!
Clothe yourselves with sackcloth,
run back and forth within your walls,
because Milcom will go into exile
together with his priests and officials.
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Produce slavish fear
Ai » A city » A city of the ammonites
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Punishment for oppressive cruelty
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Ai
Hedges » Afforded protection in danger
Heshbon » Prophecy concerning
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Possessed again by the ammonites; prophesied against
Sackcloth » A symbol of mourning
Ai » A city » A city of the ammonites
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Punishment for oppressive cruelty
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Ai
Hedges » Afforded protection in danger
Heshbon » Prophecy concerning
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Possessed again by the ammonites; prophesied against
Sackcloth » A symbol of mourning
Jeremiah 49:4 (show verse)
your flowing valley,
you faithless daughter?
You who trust in your treasures
and boast, “Who can attack me?”
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Punishment for oppressive cruelty
the Ammonites » Country of » Was fertile
Carnal security » War and famine
Riches » Examples of wicked men possessing » Ammonites
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » War and famine
Security » FALSE » Relies on earthly treasures
false Trusts » General references to
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Punishment for oppressive cruelty
the Ammonites » Country of » Was fertile
Carnal security » War and famine
Riches » Examples of wicked men possessing » Ammonites
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » War and famine
Security » FALSE » Relies on earthly treasures
false Trusts » General references to
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
Jeremiah 49:5 (show verse)
this is the declaration of
the Lord God of Hosts—
from all those around you.
You will be banished, each man headlong,
with no one to gather up the fugitives.
Jeremiah 49:6 (show verse)
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Jeremiah 49:7 (show verse)
About Edom, this is what the Lord of Hosts says:
Is there no longer wisdom in Teman?
Has counsel perished from the prudent?
Has their wisdom rotted away?
Has counsel perished from the prudent?
Has their wisdom rotted away?
Jeremiah 49:8 (show verse)
residents of Dedan,
for I will bring Esau’s calamity on him
at the time I punish him.
Jeremiah 49:9 (show verse)
wouldn’t they leave some gleanings?
Were thieves to come in the night,
they would destroy only what they wanted.
Jeremiah 49:10 (show verse)
I will uncover his secret places.
He will try to hide himself, but he will be unable.
His descendants will be destroyed
along with his relatives and neighbors.
He will exist no longer.
Jeremiah 49:11 (show verse)
let your widows trust in Me.
Jeremiah 49:12 (show verse)
“For this is what the Lord says: If those who do not deserve to drink the cup must drink it, can you possibly remain unpunished? You will not remain unpunished, for you must drink it too.
Jeremiah 49:13 (show verse)
For by Myself I have sworn”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“Bozrah will become a desolation, a disgrace, a ruin, and a curse, and all her cities will become ruins forever.”
Jeremiah 49:14 (show verse)
a messenger has been sent among the nations:
Assemble yourselves to come against her.
Rise up for war!
Jeremiah 49:15 (show verse)
despised among humanity.
No Themes for this verse.
Jeremiah 49:16 (show verse)
your presumptuous heart has deceived you.
You who live in the clefts of the rock,
you who occupy the mountain summit,
though you elevate your nest like the eagle,
even from there I will bring you down.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Eagle » The nest of
Eagles » Illustrative » (height and security of its dwelling,) of the fancied but fatal security of the wicked
Edomites, the » Character of » Proud and self-confident
Edomites, the » Country of » Mountainous and rocky
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
character of the unrenewed Heart » Proud
Humiliation of sinners » Threatened
Pride » Self-deception
Rock » Houses in
Rocks » Inhabited by » Eagles
Security » FALSE » Relies on earthly treasures
Eagles » Illustrative » (height and security of its dwelling,) of the fancied but fatal security of the wicked
Edomites, the » Character of » Proud and self-confident
Edomites, the » Country of » Mountainous and rocky
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
character of the unrenewed Heart » Proud
Humiliation of sinners » Threatened
Pride » Self-deception
Rock » Houses in
Rocks » Inhabited by » Eagles
Security » FALSE » Relies on earthly treasures
Jeremiah 49:17 (show verse)
“Edom will become a desolation. Everyone who passes by her will be horrified and scoff because of all her wounds.
Jeremiah 49:18 (show verse)
As when Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown along with their neighbors,” says the Lord, “no one will live there; no human being will even stay in it as a temporary resident.
Jeremiah 49:19 (show verse)
“Look, it will be like a lion coming from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered grazing land. Indeed, I will chase Edom away from her land in a flash. I will appoint whoever is chosen for her. For who is like Me? Who will summon Me? Who is the shepherd who can stand against Me?”
Edomites, the » Character of » Strong and cruel
Jordan, the river » The plains of » Infested with lions
Jordan, the river » Overflowing of, called the swelling of jordan
Lions » Fierceness of
Lions » Illustrative » Of cruel and powerful enemies
Rivers » Banks of » Frequented by wild beasts
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of kings as the leaders of the people
Jordan, the river » The plains of » Infested with lions
Jordan, the river » Overflowing of, called the swelling of jordan
Lions » Fierceness of
Lions » Illustrative » Of cruel and powerful enemies
Rivers » Banks of » Frequented by wild beasts
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of kings as the leaders of the people
Jeremiah 49:20 (show verse)
Therefore, hear the plans that the Lord has drawn up against Edom and the strategies He has devised against the people of Teman: The flock’s little lambs will certainly be dragged away, and their grazing land will be made desolate because of them.
Jeremiah 49:21 (show verse)
At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; the sound of her cry will be heard at the Red Sea.
Jeremiah 49:22 (show verse)
Look! It will be like an eagle soaring upward, then swooping down and spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman with contractions.
Jeremiah 49:23 (show verse)
About Damascus:
Hamath and Arpad are put to shame,
for they have heard a bad report and are agitated;
in the sea there is anxiety that cannot be calmed.
for they have heard a bad report and are agitated;
in the sea there is anxiety that cannot be calmed.
Jeremiah 49:24 (show verse)
she has turned to run;
panic has gripped her.
Distress and labor pains have seized her
like a woman in labor.
Jeremiah 49:25 (show verse)
the town that brings Me joy?
Jeremiah 49:26 (show verse)
all the warriors will perish in that day.
This is the declaration of
the Lord of Hosts.
Jeremiah 49:27 (show verse)
it will consume Ben-hadad’s citadels.
Jeremiah 49:28 (show verse)
About Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon’s king, defeated, this is what the Lord says:
Rise up, go against Kedar,
and destroy the people of the east!
and destroy the people of the east!
Jeremiah 49:29 (show verse)
along with their tent curtains and all their equipment.
They will take their camels for themselves.
They will call out to them:
Terror is on every side!
Jeremiah 49:30 (show verse)
residents of Hazor—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon
has drawn up a plan against you;
he has devised a strategy against you.
Jeremiah 49:31 (show verse)
one living in security.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
They have no doors, not even a gate bar;
they live alone.
Jeremiah 49:32 (show verse)
and their massive herds of cattle will become spoil.
I will scatter them to the wind in every direction,
those who shave their temples;
I will bring calamity on them across all their borders.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Jeremiah 49:33 (show verse)
a desolation forever.
No one will live there;
no human being will even stay in it as a temporary resident.
Jeremiah 49:34 (show verse)
This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet about Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah.
Jeremiah 49:35 (show verse)
This is what the Lord of Hosts says:
I am about to shatter Elam’s bow,
the source of their might.
the source
Jeremiah 49:36 (show verse)
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 banished ones will not go.
Jeremiah 49:37 (show verse)
before those who want to take their lives.
I will bring disaster on them,
My burning anger.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
I will send the sword after them
until I finish them off.
Jeremiah 49:38 (show verse)
and I will destroy the king and officials from there.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Jeremiah 49:39 (show verse)
I will restore the fortunes
This is the Lord’s declaration.