Jeremiah 49:27
Jeremiah 49:27 in Multiple Translations
“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.”
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Ben-hadad.
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.
And I will have a fire lighted on the wall of Damascus, burning up the great houses of Ben-hadad.
I'm going to set fire to the walls of Damascus; that will burn down the fortresses of Ben-hadad.
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, which shall cosume the palaces of Benhadad.
And I have kindled a fire against the wall of Damascus, And it consumed palaces of Ben-Hadad!'
“I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it will devour the palaces of Ben Hadad.”
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Ben-hadad.
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, rind it shall devour the strong holds of Benadad.
And I, the Commander of the armies of angels, will start a fire to burn the walls that surround Damascus, and the palaces of King Ben-Hadad will be burned down.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 49:27
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Jeremiah 49:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִצַּ֥תִּי
אֵ֖שׁ
בְּ/חוֹמַ֣ת
דַּמָּ֑שֶׂק
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
אַרְמְנ֥וֹת
בֶּן
הֲדָֽד
וְ/הִצַּ֥תִּי
yâtsath
H3341
to kindle
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
בְּ/חוֹמַ֣ת
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
Prep | N-fs
דַּמָּ֑שֶׂק
Dammeseq
H1834
Damascus
N-proper
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
אַרְמְנ֥וֹת
ʼarmôwn
H759
citadel
N-mp
בֶּן
Ben-Hădad
H1130
Ben-hadad
N-proper
הֲדָֽד
Ben-Hădad
H1130
Ben-hadad
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:27
וְ/הִצַּ֥תִּי
yâtsath
H3341
"to kindle"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
To kindle means to start a fire or burn something, and can also mean to leave something desolate. It appears in various forms, including being kindled or setting something on fire.
Definition: 1) to kindle, burn, set on fire 1a) (Qal) to kindle 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be kindled 1b2) to be left desolate 1c) (Hiphil) to set on fire, kindle
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: burn (up), be desolate, set (on) fire (fire), kindle. See also: Joshua 8:8; Jeremiah 11:16; Isaiah 9:17.
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
בְּ/חוֹמַ֣ת
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
Prep | N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
דַּמָּ֑שֶׂק
Dammeseq
H1834
"Damascus"
N-proper
Damascus, the capital city of Syria, is mentioned in the Bible as an important trading center. It is located northeast of Jerusalem and is referenced in several biblical stories.
Definition: § Damascus = "silent is the sackcloth weaver" an ancient trading city, capital of Syria, located in the plain east of Hermon, 130 (205 km) miles northeast of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Damascus. See also: Genesis 14:15; 2 Chronicles 28:5; Isaiah 7:8.
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אַרְמְנ֥וֹת
ʼarmôwn
H759
"citadel"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for a high palace or fortress, like a citadel, appears in the Bible as a place of strength and power. It is often translated as castle or palace in the KJV. This word is used to describe the strongholds of kings and rulers.
Definition: : palace citadel, palace, fortress Also means: ar.mon (אַרְמוֹן ": fortress" H0759H)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: castle, palace. Compare H2038 (הַרְמוֹן). See also: 1 Kings 16:18; Jeremiah 49:27; Psalms 48:4.
בֶּן
Ben-Hădad
H1130
"Ben-hadad"
N-proper
Ben-Hadad was a Syrian king during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Kings 13:3. His name means son of the false god Hadad. He was a contemporary of Asa of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.3; son of: Hazael (H2371) § Ben-hadad = "son of [the false god] Hadad" 1) the king of Syria, contemporary with Asa of Judah 2) the son of Hazael, also king of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Benhadad. See also: 1 Kings 15:18; 1 Kings 20:32; Jeremiah 49:27.
הֲדָֽד
Ben-Hădad
H1130
"Ben-hadad"
N-proper
Ben-Hadad was a Syrian king during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Kings 13:3. His name means son of the false god Hadad. He was a contemporary of Asa of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.3; son of: Hazael (H2371) § Ben-hadad = "son of [the false god] Hadad" 1) the king of Syria, contemporary with Asa of Judah 2) the son of Hazael, also king of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Benhadad. See also: 1 Kings 15:18; 1 Kings 20:32; Jeremiah 49:27.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:27
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- Jeremiah 49:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:27
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:27
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:27
Context — Judgment on Damascus
25How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy?
26For her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of Hosts.
27“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.”
28Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east! 29They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Amos 1:3–5 | This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad. I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler of the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 15:18–20 | So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: “Let there be a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. See, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 43:12 | I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 20:1–22 | Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it. Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’” And the king of Israel replied, “Just as you say, my lord the king: I am yours, along with all that I have.” The messengers came back and said, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘I have sent to you to demand your silver, your gold, your wives, and your children. But about this time tomorrow I will send my servants to search your palace and the houses of your servants. They will seize and carry away all that is precious to you.’” Then the king of Israel summoned all the elders of the land and said, “Please take note and see that this man is looking for trouble, for when he demanded my wives, my children, my silver, and my gold, I did not deny him.” And the elders and the people all said, “Do not listen to him or consent to his terms.” So Ahab answered the messengers of Ben-hadad, “Tell my lord the king, ‘All that you demanded of your servant the first time I will do, but this thing I cannot do.’” So the messengers departed and relayed the message to Ben-hadad. Then Ben-hadad sent another message to Ahab: “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if enough dust remains of Samaria for each of my men to have a handful.” And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’” Ben-hadad received this message while he and the kings were drinking in their tents, and he said to his servants, “Take your positions.” So they stationed themselves against the city. Meanwhile a prophet approached Ahab king of Israel and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Do you see this entire great army? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand this very day, and you will know that I am the LORD.’” “By whom?” Ahab asked. And the prophet replied, “This is what the LORD says: ‘By the young officers of the district governors.’” “Who will start the battle?” asked Ahab. “You will,” answered the prophet. So Ahab assembled the young officers of the district governors, and there were 232 men. And after them, he assembled the rest of the Israelite troops, 7,000 in all. They marched out at noon while Ben-hadad and the 32 kings allied with him were in their tents getting drunk. And the young officers of the district governors marched out first. Now Ben-hadad had sent out scouts, who reported to him, “Men are marching out of Samaria.” “If they have marched out in peace,” he said, “take them alive. Even if they have marched out for war, take them alive.” Meanwhile, these young officers of the district governors marched out of the city, with the army behind them, and each one struck down his opponent. So the Arameans fled, with the Israelites in pursuit. But Ben-hadad king of Aram escaped on horseback with the cavalry. Then the king of Israel marched out and attacked the horses and chariots, inflicting a great slaughter on the Arameans. Afterward, the prophet approached the king of Israel and said, “Go and strengthen your position, and take note what you must do, for in the spring the king of Aram will come up against you.” |
| 5 | 2 Kings 13:5 | So the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, and they escaped the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel lived in their own homes as they had before. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 13:3 | So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them continually into the hands of Hazael king of Aram and his son Ben-hadad. |
Jeremiah 49:27 Summary
[Jeremiah 49:27 is a prophecy from God that He will judge the city of Damascus, setting fire to its walls and consuming its strongholds, as a result of their sins, similar to what is seen in Revelation 18:8. This verse reminds us that God is a God of justice and will ultimately hold all nations accountable for their actions, as seen in Romans 2:6-11. Just as God is a consuming fire, as described in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Hebrews 12:29, He will purify and refine those who trust in Him, as seen in 1 Peter 1:7 and Malachi 3:2-3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Damascus in Jeremiah 49:27?
Damascus is the capital of Syria, and in this verse, God is declaring judgment upon it, as seen in Jeremiah 49:27, similar to other prophecies against nations in Isaiah 17:1 and Amos 1:3-5.
Who is Ben-hadad in Jeremiah 49:27?
Ben-hadad was a king of Damascus, mentioned in 1 Kings 15:18 and 2 Kings 8:7-15, and the fortresses of Ben-hadad likely refer to the strongholds or defenses of the city, which God promises to consume.
Is Jeremiah 49:27 a prophecy that has already been fulfilled?
While parts of this prophecy may have been fulfilled in history, such as the conquests by Nebuchadnezzar mentioned in Jeremiah 49:28, the ultimate fulfillment of God's judgment is still a future event, as seen in Revelation 16:12 and Isaiah 24:1-23.
What does the image of fire in Jeremiah 49:27 represent?
The image of fire in Jeremiah 49:27 represents God's judgment and purification, as seen in other verses like Deuteronomy 4:24 and Hebrews 12:29, where God is described as a consuming fire.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, and how can I apply that to my life?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when nations and cities rise and fall, as seen in Jeremiah 49:27?
- How does the promise of judgment in Jeremiah 49:27 relate to the promise of redemption in other parts of the Bible, like Romans 5:8-10?
- What are some ways that I can pray for the city of Damascus and its people, in light of this prophecy?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:27
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus,.... Signifying either that, a breach being made there the destruction of the city should begin, and be carried on until it was completed; or it may
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:27
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Ben-ha'dad.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
I will bring a judgment that shall burn in Damascus like a consuming fire, and it shall reach to the royal seat of Benhadad; either that which was the royal seat of Ben-hadad, , or else Ben-hadad (signifying the son of Hadad, which was their idol) was the common name of all the kings of Syria, as Pharaoh was to the kings of Egypt,
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
Jeremiah 49:27 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Benhadad.Ver. 27. And I will kindle a fire.] See on Amos 1:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
(27) It shall consume the palaces of Ben-ha-dad.—Three kings of the name appear in Old Testament history; one as warring against Omri (1 Kings 20:34), another as a contemporary of Elisha (2 Kings 8:7), a third as the son of Hazael, and therefore belonging to a different dynasty (2 Kings 13:3). It is possible, as the name was thus associated with the greatness of the kingdom, that it may have been borne also by later kings. It appears in the form Ben-hidri in Assyrian inscriptions. The prophet’s words are, at any rate, a proof that the palaces of Damascus were either built by one of them, probably the first, or at any rate bore their name.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27
Verse 27. The palaces of Ben-hadad.] Damascus was a seat of the Syrian kings, and Ben-hadad was a name common to several of its kings.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:27
27. I will kindle a fire] Cp. Numbers 21:28; Deuteronomy 32:22. Benhadad (son of Hadad) was the name of several kings of Syria. palaces] See on Jeremiah 6:5.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:27
See the marginal reference and 1 Kings 11:14 note.
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:27
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Through the Bible - Amos, Obadiah by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the evil and luxurious lifestyle of the people in Judah and Israel. He criticizes their complacency and lack of concern for the state of the |
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A Most Unlikely Evangelist by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the story of a most unlikely evangelist, a little maid in Naaman's house, who despite being a captive, displayed unwavering faith, compassion, and confide |