Jeremiah 49:10
Jeremiah 49:10 in Multiple Translations
But I will strip Esau bare; I will uncover his hiding places, and he will be unable to conceal himself. His descendants will be destroyed along with his relatives and neighbors, and he will be no more.
But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he is not.
But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is destroyed, and his brethren, and his neighbors; and he is not.
I have had Esau searched out, uncovering his secret places, so that he may not keep himself covered: his seed is wasted and has come to an end, and there is no help from his neighbours.
But I'm going to strip the whole country bare, leaving its people with nowhere to hide. All of Esau's descendants will be destroyed, along with their relatives and friends—they will all be gone.
For I haue discouered Esau: I haue vncouered his secrets, and he shall not be able to hide himselfe: his seede is wasted, and his brethren and his neighbours, and there shall be none to say,
For I — I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, And to be hidden he is not able, Spoiled [is] his seed, and his brethren, And his neighbours, and he is not.
But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he will not be able to hide himself. His offspring is destroyed, with his brothers and his neighbors; and he is no more.
But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is laid waste, and his brethren, and his neighbors, and he is not.
But I have made Esau bare, I have revealed his secrets, and he cannot be hid: his seed is laid waste, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he shall not be.
But I will cause everything in Edom to be destroyed, and there will be nothing left, and there will be no place for people to hide. Many of [HYP] the children, their relatives and their neighbors, will die, and Edom will not exist any more.
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:10
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- Jeremiah 49:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:10
Context — Judgment on Edom
10But I will strip Esau bare; I will uncover his hiding places, and he will be unable to conceal himself. His descendants will be destroyed along with his relatives and neighbors, and he will be no more.
11Abandon your orphans; I will preserve their lives. Let your widows trust in Me.” 12For 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 go unpunished, for you must drink it too.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 17:14 | In the evening, there is sudden terror! Before morning, they are no more! This is the portion of those who loot us and the lot of those who plunder us. |
| 2 | Malachi 1:3–4 | but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals. ” Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. |
| 3 | Isaiah 45:3 | I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. |
| 4 | Amos 9:3 | Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. |
| 5 | Isaiah 14:20–22 | You will not join them in burial, since you have destroyed your land and slaughtered your own people. The offspring of the wicked will never again be mentioned. Prepare a place to slaughter his sons for the iniquities of their forefathers. They will never rise up to possess a land or cover the earth with their cities. “I will rise up against them,” declares the LORD of Hosts. “I will cut off from Babylon her name and her remnant, her offspring and her posterity,” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Psalms 37:35–36 | I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. |
| 7 | Obadiah 1:9 | Then your mighty men, O Teman, will be terrified, so that everyone in the mountains of Esau will be cut down in the slaughter. |
| 8 | Romans 9:13 | So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” |
| 9 | Jeremiah 23:24 | “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. |
| 10 | Psalms 37:28 | For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. |
Jeremiah 49:10 Summary
In Jeremiah 49:10, God says that He will 'strip Esau bare' and destroy his descendants because of their sin. This means that God will completely expose and judge Esau, leaving him with no place to hide. This verse teaches us that God is a holy and just God who will not tolerate sin, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4. It also reminds us that we will all be held accountable for our actions, and that we should strive to live a life that is pleasing to God, as seen in Romans 6:23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'strip Esau bare' in Jeremiah 49:10?
This phrase means that God will completely expose and judge Esau, leaving him with no place to hide, as seen in Jeremiah 49:10 where it says 'I will strip Esau bare; I will uncover his hiding places, and he will be unable to conceal himself.'
Why will Esau's descendants be destroyed according to Jeremiah 49:10?
Esau's descendants will be destroyed because of their sinful ways, as God is a just judge who punishes sin, as seen in Jeremiah 49:10 and also in Isaiah 13:9 which says that God will punish the wicked.
How does God's judgment on Esau relate to His character?
God's judgment on Esau shows that He is a holy and just God who will not tolerate sin, as seen in Jeremiah 49:10 and also in Deuteronomy 32:4 which says that God is a rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just.
What can we learn from God's promise to punish Esau?
We can learn that God is a God of justice and righteousness, and that He will ultimately punish all sin, as seen in Jeremiah 49:10 and also in Romans 6:23 which says that the wages of sin is death.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I try to 'conceal myself' from God, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
- How can I trust in God's justice and righteousness, even when I don't understand His ways?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's judgment and purification, just like Esau?
- How can I apply the principle of God's judgment on sin to my own life, and what changes do I need to make to live a life that is pleasing to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:10
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:10
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:10
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Battling With God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Treasures of Darkness by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Dark Night of the Soul by Jim Logan | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his love and support for homeschoolers and the unique bond between homeschooling mothers and their children. He advises mothers to be careful |
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Let Go and Let God by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the discovery of atomic power and energy, which poses a threat to civilization but also promises abundance for all. He highlights the simple |
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Spiritual Insights 01 Heb 12:16 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Esau from the book of Hebrews. He emphasizes the danger of sacrificing important values for a moment of physical gratification, |
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Insights by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the verse 1 Peter 5:7, specifically the phrase "He careth for you." He begins by highlighting examples from the Old Testament where God show |
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Studies in Isaiah - Part 8 by Harry Ironside | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the foolishness of idolatry and contrasts it with the faithfulness and care of God towards Israel. The message emphasizes how God has sustain |





